Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 445

"What are you mumbling about?"

"Nothing, just saying how my mom seems to be getting younger and more gorgeous by the day."

Becca chuckled and playfully flicked her forehead, "You silver-tongued devil."

Under the gentle prodding of her dear mother, Cecilia had no choice but to drag Owen, the big-shot CEO, out to go shopping and buy clothes.

Even though it was the afternoon, the sun was still blazing outside, scorching enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk.

Watching a delighted Owen stride towards the car, an impish thought struck Cecilia and she called out to him, "Since we're going shopping, let's not drive. Walking is what real shopping is all about."

After all, they were in the heart of the city, brimming with pedestrian zones perfect for a leisurely stroll.

Owen glanced up at the sun then back at her and said, "Cecilia, with the sun this fierce, let's take the car. Wouldn't want your skin to get a tan."

He circled back, adding, "And you're in heels. Trudging under the sun will not only tan you but will have you exhausted in no time. You'd be the one suffering, while I don't mind either way."

Cecilia said, "Fine, I'll ride the e-scooter."

Seeing her determination, Owen didn't argue further.

He wanted to give her a lift, but she refused, so he obediently sat behind her. As soon as the scooter started, he naturally wrapped his arms around her waist. "Stop hugging me."

"If I don't hold on, I'm afraid I'll fall off. You drive this e-scooter as if it's a jet. I'm scared."

Cecilia was beyond words.

"Besides, we're a couple now, right? Couples cuddle. It's normal."

Cecilia surrendered. Happy now?

She noticed that ever since she developed feelings for him, their playful arguments always seemed to tilt in his favor.

Could it be that he had always been letting her win before?

"Mr. Martinez."

can call me Owen now. Look how quickly my mom-in-law changed her

the core. I used to think you were the naive one, but now I realize I'm the

head against her back, tightening his embrace, causing

you don't know. You'll need a lifetime to discover it all. But trust me,

want

looks, we definitely need to hit up some

be a day

Cecilia was well-versed

be picky about clothes

for shopping and was

after him until her feet

some ties, Cecilia

though it meant parting with a hefty sum, she didn't feel the pinch, eager for the prince to head home so she could rest

accompany him on

laden with bags, Owen looked like a walking department store while Cecilia's hands

"Mr. Martinez, Mrs. Martinez."

Rex, the bodyguard, appeared out of thin air,

him a set of car keys, "The

acknowledged with a

back the

hand, Owen instructed Jay and then

fiery Cecilia was now meekly

a caring touch, suggesting, "Cecilia, the sun's going down. No point heading

had some new clothes, jewelry, skincare products, and bags delivered for you. We can have dinner, and you can check them out. If you don't like anything, we can exchange them on the spot." After scoring a few outfits from Cecilia, Owen was generously compensating

all, he'd be wearing the clothes she 'bought' for

paused, asking him, "When

pinched her cheek with a smile. "While you were shopping your heart out, I took care of everything. You got me so

wasn't a gift;

paid for them,

comeback; it was

then it's

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