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

so much, Lucy. I don't appreciate seeing your father, but for your and your brother's sake, I won't argue or cause

undoubtedly

arm, cooing, "Mom, I'm not siding with dad. I'm

not pressing

her children sided with her, they couldn't completely detach themselves from their biological

maid entered with

quickly coaxed, "Mom, you need to eat or you'll starve. Just have a little bit,

"I'm not hungry, Lucy."

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 with us, do you want to meet

lit up, she quickly

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

with her son-in-law, Stefan. Her daughter was married and happy, but her son was still single, without even a girlfriend. Moreover, he

learned about this, Janice was so upset she felt a

son planning to remain a bachelor for

started worrying about her

she couldn't help him since she was 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 her

to meet her. I'll eat now,

the

watched from a distance as his daughter persuaded his wife to eat. He felt both relieved and

no longer the most important person. He might have even

fearing he would ruin her mood

watched as his son-in-law and son also entered the gazebo. They

heart ached even

were a family,

called Darlene, once she picked up, Lucinda

the study room on 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 free, what's up?"