Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 515

"How did you catch a cold?" the old patriarch asked with genuine concern.

Grandma seemed to have an inkling about the reason. She was about to say something but held her tongue, remembering that her grandchildren and their spouses were present.

"Dad, I'm fine," Nathan reassured him.

Looking over at his daughter, he asked, "Isn't your mom back yet? Give her a call and tell her to come home for breakfast."

"Mom said she'll eat later. She also mentioned that I should make sure you finish your ginger tea and have a good meal before heading to work."

Nathan, a bit let down not to see his wife, perked up at his daughter's words. Janice did care about him after all.

The ginger tea his daughter had prepared was potent, with a strong kick of ginger. The aroma alone was spicy enough to make his eyes water. But it was made by his daughter, and under his wife's instructions. He couldn't let them down.

With resolve, Nathan picked up the bowl of ginger tea and downed it with a satisfied grin.

Once finished, he set the bowl down and noticed everyone watching him.

"Dig in," he said casually.

Under the table, Keith nudged his sister, and when Lucinda glanced his way, he gave her a discreet thumbs-up.

Lucinda's eyes sparkled with amusement. Her father had planned to catch a cold to garner some sympathy from her mom, but she had thwarted his plan with a big bowl of ginger tea. Hopefully, he wouldn't blame her for being a little too clever.

The Blue family elders exchanged glances. The patriarch remained impassive, but the matriarch looked displeased. Ever since Madeleine and Hayden made amends, Nathan and Janice seemed to be getting along better too. A single word from Janice, and Nathan was well taken care of-breakfast and all. It irked the matriarch that despite her efforts, her son's heart was still with Janice.

daughter." the matriarch began,

Dad," Nathan replied nonchalantly. He set down his utensils, dabbed his

I'm full. I'm heading back to the office," Keith said, following

table were just the two elders and

the matriarch suggested with a

mingling with and who are

Earwood is the top gown designer in town. All

party already set? If we're just starting on the gowns now,

already spoken to Mr. Earwood. He'll prioritize your gowns, putting other orders on hold, so there won't

others

he must have a lot of orders. Jumping the line and having

fair. Others are also preparing for important events. How about I use my mom's gowns? I'm sure she has some that

looked at Lucinda, momentarily

not to rush your gowns. Your mom's dresses are quite outdated, but we can pick up a few new ones from the boutique

shopping with my mom later to

smiled warmly at her grandmother as she

sighed and put down her utensils, calling for a servant to bring her

why Molly Blue might be envious of the jewelry boxes her grandmother had gifted

to Lucinda with affection. "Go shopping and buy whatever you like. Don't worry about spending

the modest Moore family, might have been instilled with frugality. Even after marrying into

Grandma, but I've got my own money," Lucinda said, even

Ashley would be a blast, especially flaunting the black card. She