Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 180

Just as Lucinda was about to speak, her phone rang.

"Don't bother checking. It's definitely Mr. Coleman calling," Cecilia teased. "You two are so tight now. It's truly enviable. Even the most cynical folks would start believing in love after witnessing you two."

Lucinda shot back, "So, do you believe in love now? You're married too, right?"

Cecilia retorted, "How can my husband even compare to yours?"

After a moment, she added, "We haven't seen each other in days."

Not that it mattered; she didn't care.

They were husband and wife in name only, nothing more.

Owen hadn't contacted her for days. Did he expect her to chase after him?

He must be dreaming.

If she went looking for him, he'd probably just remind her in his narcissistic and arrogant tone: "Don't fall for me!"

Enough already!

She would never fall for him.

"Ruby's getting out of detention today, and he's probably going to pick her up."

Cecilia reminded Lucinda to stay vigilant about Ruby.

Ruby would definitely not give up on Stefan.

"I'm not afraid of her."

Lucinda answered her husband's call.

Cecilia watched as Lucinda reacted excitedly, then quickly regained her composure.

After the call ended, Lucinda told Cecilia, "The DNA test results are in. My brother wants to celebrate our reunion with a meal at Ascend Hotel."

"I'm coming too?"

"Of course, you're my best friend unless you're not happy for me."

"How could I not be? I'm thrilled for you."

Lucinda laughed, "Then let's go together."

"Alright."

Cecilia didn't refuse again.

A dozen luxury cars were parked outside the detention center.

Owen stood at the entrance, clutching a bouquet of flowers, eagerly waiting for Ruby to emerge.

Among those who came to pick up Ruby were her loyal knight Owen, her mother Megan, and Olina.

Olina initially wanted to bring her husband along but was rejected by Shane Martinez.

Shane felt that Ruby, having been detained for breaking the law, should keep a low profile. There was no need for such a big entourage.

He even complained about Owen, questioning why he was still involved with Ruby after marrying Cecilia.

As a result, he got a scolding from Olina.

Owen kept looking at his watch.

"The door's opening."

Olina announced.

Owen rushed forward with the flowers.

However, the one who came out was not Ruby but a stranger.

Surprised by the crowd at the gate, the stranger thought he had made a mistake and quickly turned around, only to remember that he was just released and free to go. He hadn't made a mistake.

When he realized this, the stranger turned around again. While walking, he looked at Owen and thought that someone waiting with flowers at a detention center was a sight he'd never seen before, almost like a marriage proposal.

Owen shot him a few dirty looks.

The man was speechless. Just for looking?

Owen held up the bouquet to avoid crushing and quickly wrapped his other arm around her waist, comforting her, "It's okay, you're out now."

"Owen, I know I was wrong. I'm sorry I almost got you involved. It's all my fault."

"It's not your fault, it's Stefan being cold-hearted. He's gone too far. You grew up together, and he,"

Megan, who was not seen by Ruby, coughed to stop Owen from continuing.

Owen's words would only make her daughter even more resentful towards Stefan.

She knew her daughter best.

Megan knew Ruby's feelings for Stefan. She wouldn't change her attitude just because she was detained, and she wouldn't tolerate Stefan and Lucinda. She would definitely find a way to deal with Lucinda.

As for Stefan, even though Ruby held a grudge against him, she wouldn't really do anything to him because she still wanted to marry him.

"Mom? Mom!"

Seeing her mother, Ruby was extremely surprised.

She immediately left Owen's embrace and threw herself into Megan's arms.

"Mom, when did you come back?"

Megan wrapped an arm around Ruby, reprimanding her, "How could I not come back? Look at the mess you've made in just a few days since I left."

Ruby felt wronged and wanted to speak up, but considering Owen and his mom were there, she held back.

Some things were better discussed in private, between mother and daughter.

"It was a spur-of-the-moment thing," Ruby muttered.

"A spur of the moment? Ruby, you're twenty-eight, not eighteen. You're past the age of acting impulsively. I don't even know what to say to you. There are plenty of good men out there. Do you really have to ruin yourself over Stefan?"

Ruby hung her head, looking like she knew she messed up.

Owen couldn't bear to see Ruby being scolded by her mom and quickly stepped in, "Megan, it's really hot here. Let's get out of here."

With that, he handed the bunch of flowers to Ruby.