Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 425

"Don't even think about it."

Cecilia revved up the engine.

"The first time I got hitched, there was no proposal, no wedding, just a piece of paper we signed, and that was under duress-no fond memories whatsoever. If I'm getting remarried, it's for keeps, and I'm taking it seriously. If you slip up on anything, I won't be walking down the aisle with you."

Cecilia's firm words made Owen at a loss for words.

If he truly loved her, he couldn't let her down.

But they had already confirmed their relationship. They'd date for now, let the feelings deepen, and then tie the knot. There were still months before Christmas. Bringing her home before the holidays didn't seem like a bad idea.

"Cecilia."

"Just spit it out."

Cecilia's eyes stayed glued to the road ahead, not even glancing in his direction.

Owen admired her profile, struck by her beauty-a classic case of profile perfection.

He was so preoccupied with looking at her that he found himself swallowing hard. He ached to kiss her, and maybe even more to sweep her up in his arms and make her his in every way possible. "What is it you want to say?"

Cecilia turned to give him a brief look before focusing back on the road.

Owen snapped back to reality, blurting out, "Cecilia, you're stunning! You match my dashing good looks. We're like a match made in heaven, a picture-perfect couple. With our genes, our kids are gonna be cute as buttons.

"Cecilia, I'm a bit greedy, I admit that. How about we go for a whole soccer team's worth of kids?"

a future day in the delivery room, he'd be so traumatized that

get ahead of ourselves. We've

in, and her sentence wouldn't likely be long. Once she was released, she would certainly stir

Owen's marital choices, she

remarry into the Martinez family

will definitely be you.

dealings, so I

help. Just being there

you come with

smile, "Don't always compare yourself

Owen

lips, saying, "I can't help it. Ever since I met him, I've always been comparing myself to him subconsiously. It's been over two decades, and I can't break the habit.

to point out that they

she swallowed her

might not become best friends because of her and Lucy, but the tension between them was easing

go green with envy. She had tried so hard

however, seemed to do

so you know, I can't drink much. I'm a lightweight; I'll get embarrassingly silly when I'm

Cecilia tended to find Owen irresistibly attractive. She'd get handsy, and

worry, I won't let anyone ply you with drinks. no one will get

was like when she

and Basil can't handle it all. Hire more staff and promote the waitress to manager. She's been with you and Lucinda the longest and

spend with me. You're going

Cecilia, he didn't care about her background; he was paving the way

To prevent Cecilia from feeling out of place or facing

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