Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 426

At Skywatch.

Hayden had been pacing in front of the Porter residence since morning when finally, a door opened, and a servant motioned for him to come inside.

"Does this mean Miss Porter has agreed to see me?"

Hayden asked as he followed the servant through the halls, a bouquet of flowers in his hand.

The servant remained silent.

Hayden took the silence as a sign that he might have a chance, perhaps Madeleine had agreed to meet him after all. The servant's silence was of little concern to him now. However, only Mrs. Porter was present in the opulent main house.

The servant led Hayden in and, with a respectful nod, announced, "Madam, Mr. Hayden has arrived."

Mrs. Porter hummed in acknowledgment, gesturing for the servant to brew some tea, and motioned for Hayden to take a seat.

Hayden sat down, his face brightening into a smile. "Mrs. Porter," he greeted eagerly.

Mrs. Porter's face remained cold, merely giving a nod.

Just the sight of this man reminded her how her daughter had been dishonored by him.

She could hardly hold back from going for his jugular.

Once seated, Hayden glanced around before asking with a flattering tone, "Where's Madeleine? Why isn't she here?"

He gently placed the bouquet on the coffee table, turning to Mrs. Porter. "I've brought these roses for Madeleine. She adores roses, as you know."

Mrs. Porter began, her voice steady and firm. "Do you truly intend to take responsibility for my daughter?" She chose not to answer his question. Her daughter and husband had gone to

doesn't care for me; her heart belongs to my elder brother. But since Madeleine and I have crossed a

the mistresses you keep. Your wife may be in the

allow our

hesitation, Hayden declared, "I would never demean Madeleine

and waited

Blue family. She may not bask in

status as the formidable son of the Blue

Porter scoffed, still not

knew words alone were futile; he had to prove

Tell Madeleine to expect good news; I will not let her down

He did not head home to confront Ashley. Instead, he sought out his elder brother,

reclined in his office's resting area, thumbing through a

rural landscape. Despite her simple attire, trying earnestly to fit in, she was still sticking

was earnest and

showed her picking fruit

had been modernized, the untouched

by the place her daughter

wanted to retrace;

she learned of Lucinda's cherished childhood, how the Moore's, despite their poverty, never let Lucinda suffer, always putting her first. Nathan's face softened as he admired his wife's genuine smile in the photos, an expression he longed to see, now only able to caress the images under his fingertips. The ringtone of his phone broke

authority. He checked the caller, his brow furrowing slightly

you. Is that okay?" Hayden's voice came through,

"Business or personal?"

"Personal."

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