Faux Vows, True Desires

When Janice descended the staircase, she discovered the first floor was devoid of anyone. Maybe everyone had stepped out, or perhaps they were merely giving her and Nathan some space. She was aware that many people were more prone to encourage reconciliation than separation, "It is better to build a bridge than a wall."

After a moment of silence, Janice resolved to venture outdoors for a breath of fresh air.

"Mrs. Blue."

A housemaid entered from outside, seeing her, she cheerfully inquired, "Janice, have you had breakfast yet? The lady of the house was concerned about you and sent me to check on you." Janice halted her steps, responding gently, "Could you not call me Mrs. Blue, please? My last name is Bright. You can call me Mrs. Bright. I'm not hungry, where's the lady of the house?" The housemaid replied, "The lady of the house and Ms. Tiffany are enjoying the view in the garden gazebo, and the gentlemen are in the yard."

After acknowledging with a nod, Janice proceeded to step outside.

The maid aware that Janice had skipped breakfast, headed to the kitchen.

Minutes later, she emerged with a breakfast tray.

Janice had already entered the gazebo.

"Mom."

Lucinda rose to welcome her mother.

Tiffany also stood up, greeting her with a warm smile.

She had a fondness for Janice. Her elegant demeanor, gentle disposition, and soothing voice were like a breath of fresh air. Always lightly made-up, she exuded a comforting aura. Janice's wardrobe was exceptionally tasteful, befitting the matriarch of an affluent family.

"Mom, did you come out on your own?"

Lucinda glanced behind her mother, not seeing her father, she asked cautiously.

"Can't your mother come out on her own?"

"Of course, of course."

helped her mother sit down at the table,

Lucy. I don't appreciate seeing your father, but for your and your brother's sake, I won't argue or cause a scene. I'll simply ignore him. In the

undoubtedly choose

to her mother's arm, cooing, "Mom, I'm not siding with dad. I'm

softly, not pressing further on

they couldn't completely detach themselves from their

with the breakfast

you need to eat or you'll starve.

"I'm not hungry, Lucy."

seeing her reluctance to eat, she spotted her husband and brother approaching. She leaned in to whisper in her mother's ear, "Mom, I've found a nice girl for Keith. I was thinking of calling her to go shopping

lit up, she quickly asked,

eat up and we can all go shopping together. We can have Keith

particularly with her son-in-law, Stefan. Her daughter was married and happy, but her son was still single, without even a girlfriend. Moreover, he didn't allow any woman other than his family

this, Janice was so

planning to remain a bachelor

worrying about

not in Skywatch and had no suitable female acquaintances to introduce to her son. She had been out of touch with society for over two decades and had no idea who to introduce to her son. She could only rely on

I want to meet her. I'll eat

by the

persuaded his wife

longer the most important person. He might have even been entirely

fearing he would ruin her mood

the gazebo. They seemed

ached

family, yet

picked up, Lucinda asked, "Darlene, are

the second floor of the Bishop family residence, Darlene held a document with one hand and her phone with the other. She chuckled, "I'm