Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 114

Patrick glanced over and said nonchalantly, "Are you here today to check out Lucinda's background?"

"Patrick, that's not what I meant. I'm just curious. Stefan has never had a girlfriend, and then out of the blue he's married. I’m so curious, of course. After all, Ruby has had a thing for Stefan for years..."

Megan didn't finish that sentence.

She thought Stefan Coleman would be her son-in-law.

But some no-name chick swiped him.

This Lucinda girl was only 24, a few years younger than her daughter.

She got Lucinda's info from Olina, saw her photos. The girl's got a pretty face, her family was not very wealthy, but she had an outstanding temperament. If you said Lucinda was a rich girl, no one would doubt it.

"There are plenty of people who like Stefan." Patrick retorted coldly.

Megan was speechless.

Indeed, there were a lot of people who like Stefan. Just none as lucky as Lucinda, who easily became Stefan's wife.

"Megan, anything else? If not, you can take off. I need to go check on my flowers."

Patrick finished, stood up, then left Megan.

He also called for the butler, told him to see the guest out.

Seeing him heading out, the butler quickly fetched a hat for him, saying, "My lord, the sun is strong. Wear a hat."

"Mmm."

Patrick took the hat, put it on, went out of the main house. He pick up a hoe from the tool rack by the door, hoisted it onto his shoulder. His whole demeanor changed instantly.

The Anderson family servants were used to this.

Patrick took care of the garden or orchard every day, did some physical exercises. Despite his age, his health was better than many young people's.

Patrick had left, it's not appropriate for Megan to stay.

She picked up her bag, then her car keys, and was about to leave.

"Megan Scott, Patrick said, take back everything you brought."

The butler reminded Megan to take her stuff.

"These are gifts for Patrick and Savannah Blue Anderson. I can't take them back."

Butler Nelson walked over, picked up all the gifts Megan brought, handed them to Megan, saying, "Megan, if Patrick says he's not accepting, he means it. If you don't take them back, Patrick will just throw them in the trash when he gets back. You know how he is."

Megan reluctantly accepted the things, took back everything she brought.

Stefan's personality, like Patrick's, was indifferent.

Megan sighed and left the Ascend Estate helplessly.

Stefan and Lucinda stayed with the Moore family for two days, then Fiona Lewis Moore kicked them out.

She knew her daughter originally agreed to go home with Stefan on Sunday.

Driver Noah came to pick up Stefan and Lucinda.

On the way home, Lucinda told her husband, "I feel like I was kicked out like unwanted water. My mom practically wanted to chase me out with a broom."

Stefan laughed, took her hand, pulled her into his arms, promises, "Whenever we have time, I'll come back with you."

When they got back to town, he planned to personally pick out a house, buy a villa for Lucinda's parents. That way, it's easier for Lucinda to go home.

Just not sure if the Moore family was willing to move to town.

They had their own things to deal with, moving to town may inconvenience them in taking care of their orchard.

Stefan figured, the house definitely needs to be given.

When Lucinda's mother came, they should feel more comfortable in their own house. "It's getting dark, they didn't even keep us for dinner."

Stefan laughed, "I've already let Nelson know. There will be hot food waiting for us when we get home."

"I specifically asked Nelson to tell the chef to cook a lot of your favorite dishes."

Lucinda first laughed happily, then asked cautiously, "Will grandfather and grandmother think I'm picky? Or that I love to eat meat?"

Stefan kissed her on the face, then whispered in her ear, "They'll be happy to see you enjoy meat. They were very pleased with your appetite that night we had dinner together."

Lucinda was speechless.

She remembered that night, she ate quite a bit.

"My grandparents don't like girls who eat a little bit and say they're full. Their generation believes 'eating well is a kind of happiness'."

Lucinda said, "My grandparents have the same idea."

She's been instilled with the concept that eating well is a kind of happiness since she was little. This resulted in her being a good eater. Luckily, she exercises and her metabolism is good, so she doesn't gain weight easily, so she didn't become fat.

Stefan wrapped his arm around her shoulder, whispered, "There's still some way to go. You sleep a bit first. I'll wake you up when we get home."

Lucinda yawned, leaned into his arms, said, "Remember to wake me up when we get there. This is my first real visit to your family."

"Don't worry, I'll wake you up."

Lucinda peacefully fell asleep in her husband's arms.

Watching her slept peacefully in his arms, Stefan's eyes were soft. He couldn't help it, lowered his head, then kissed Lucinda on the forehead.

Then, he took out his phone, called Nelson.

Once Nelson picked up, he asked gravely, "Nelson, the thing I asked you to do a few days ago, is it taken care of?"

Nelson said with a grin, "Mr. Coleman, don't sweat it, everything's taken care of."

"Those who've been helping catch fireflies, they'll get double their usual bonus this month."

Nelson laughed, "Alright, I'll pass on your words. They'll be thrilled."

"Mr. Coleman, when can you and Mrs. Coleman be home?"

Stefan glanced at the time and replied, "Around sevenish. Tell the grandparents to start dinner without us."

Dinner for the Anderson family was usually at six o 'clock in the evening. Nelson added, "Patrick said they'd wait for you and Mrs. Coleman for dinner. At this time of year, it's not completely dark yet at seven."

It's the season of bountiful harvest in the orchard.

Everyone's up to their ears in picking fruits.

The vast flower fields at the foot of the mountain have also received a truckload of orders. They're gearing up to ship out a huge batch of goods tomorrow. Just as swamped.

"Alright."

Once grandpa said that, Stefan didn't push anymore.

"Remember to tell the chef to cook extra dishes Mrs. Coleman likes."

Stefan didn't know how many times he had reminded Nelson of this already.

Nelson chuckled, "No need for more reminders, Savannah's already given a heads up a few times."

Stefan's fondness for Lucinda was noticed by the elders in the house. They cared about her because he did.

Honestly, Nelson was quite curious about Mrs. Coleman, whom he hadn't met yet.