Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 390

"Liam."

With a heart brimming with joy, Tiffany nestled up to him, tilting her head to speak, "I have something to tell you."

His eyes, filled with love, met hers. He smiled warmly, "What's up, is it good news or bad news?"

"Of course it's good news. I've dealt with the bad ones myself, didn't want to dampen your spirits."

Unable to resist, he gently poked her lips, moved by her words, "Tiffany, you're too good to me."

"You're just realizing that now? I thought all you remembered were the times I've been tough on you. We've had our share of brawls growing up, and you always lost. Later on, you'd avoid me whenever you saw me. Thankfully, those fights stopped."

Touching her nose lightly, he said, "I've been through a special family training, there's no way I couldn't beat you. I just let you win. As we grew older, I started avoiding you, it was my own issue. Every time I saw you, I'd feel butterflies and get all flushed. I was afraid you'd notice and make fun of me, so I hid from you."

His feelings for her had evolved during his adolescence.

But he'd kept them buried deep down, unable to voice them.

Had it not been for that time when Tiffany visited Neon Nectar Nightclub and they had a fight, he wouldn't have known that she reciprocated his feelings.

They'd grown up together, always competing, never really communicating, resulting in misunderstandings about each other's feelings.

Even though he spoiled her.

But to the outside world, he was afraid of her.

She loved him, but enjoyed teasing him, didn’t this make them look like mortal enemies in the eyes of others?

Tiffany blinked, "How about we have a duel now, and you don't hold back. Let me see how good I am?"

"You haven’t told me what the good news is yet."

Now, the last thing Liam wanted to do was to duel with her. If he hurt her, he'd be the one hurting.

"I might be pregnant."

"Oh, you're pregnant? What? Can you repeat that? You're pregnant? Is it mine?"

At first, Liam took the news calmly. But once the meaning of her words sank in, he was overcome with shock. He slightly pushed Tiffany away, asking her in disbelief.

Tiffany couldn't help but laugh at his reaction. She pinched him, playfully retorting, "Even though there are many men who fancy me, I only love you. You're the only man I've been with, who else could the father be?"

Grinning from ear to ear, Liam said, "I knew it! We're going to be parents soon."

He was thrilled!

The next moment, he was spinning Tiffany around, so fast that she felt dizzy. She hit him, shouting, "Liam, stop spinning me, I'm getting dizzy."

He immediately stopped, asking anxiously, "Tiffany, how are you? Still dizzy? I'm just so happy, I'm going to be a dad!"

"You just asked me to duel with you, Tiffany, you're so daring! Thank heavens, thank heavens I didn't agree to it."

Liam shuddered at the thought, yet he was helpless with this woman.

Tiffany stuck her tongue out playfully.

These lovers had finally found their peace. Mr. Liam didn't have to rack his brains wondering where he went wrong.

Tiffany's pregnancy was a joyous occasion, and Liam couldn't wait to break the news to the family. But Tiffany stopped him, saying they still needed to go to the hospital for a check-up, her home pregnancy test might not be accurate.

So, Liam immediately took Tiffany and left Ascend Estate to visit the hospital.

On the top of the hill behind the manor was an octagonal pavilion. It was a resting place for those who'd climbed up the hill.

The top of the hill was cool and breezy. Standing in the pavilion and looking down, one could take in the entire view of Ascend Estate.

At this moment, two men were standing together, enjoying the beautiful scenery.

"Stefan, your ancestors had great foresight to choose such an auspicious location to build your family home. Ascend Estate is truly beautiful."

The one speaking was Nathan.

Stefan turned to his father-in-law, sincerely inviting, "Dad, if you like it here, you should stay longer."

Nathan chuckled, "I'd love to, but I have commitments. Besides, if I stay, your mother won't be pleased. She's had a hard few decades, it's time she lived a peaceful life."

His parents had hinted several times that now that Janice was awake and had found Lucinda Blue, she and her daughter should return to the Blue family.

His parents were actually reminding him to choose between Madeleine and Janice.

Oh, that was an old thought. Now that Madeleine and his younger brother had an affair, no one would blame him for not marrying Madeleine. It was expected.

"Dad, even though we haven't known each other for long, I can tell that you genuinely care for Lucy and her brother. You also have feelings for mom. Now that we're alone, could you share your thoughts with me?"

Nathan looked at his son-in-law for a moment before patting his shoulder, "I can handle it, and I will. All I want is to help Lucy and her brother get rid of their troubles while I'm still alive. Even if the Blue family falls apart because of it, as long as Keith is alive, he'll rebuild the Blue family. He'll create a harmonious family like the Andersons."

"As for Janice, even though I acted coldly towards her to protect her and Keith, I can't deny that I've wronged her. Trying to ask for her forgiveness is just wishful thinking on my part."

"Once she feels disappointed, it’s hard to get back to the old times. Stefan, as long as you treat Lucy well and help Keith, I can die in peace."

"Dad, quit talking about death. That's your Blue family's business, not mine. As your son-in-law, it's not my place to interfere. You need to stick around and sort out your family affairs. Make sure Lucy

and Keith find their footing. I want you there when Lucy and I get married. When we have kids, I want you to be there to spoil them."

Nathan’s words gave him the chills. It was a nagging feeling that he was preparing to leave his children in Stefan's care.

The Blue family was a complex web of secrets, and as an outsider, Stefan felt he was only scratching the surface.

His father-in-law was the head of the Blue family, the man with all the insider knowledge. Stefan was worried that, in the end, Nathan might risk it all for his family, even if it meant going down with the enemy.

Nathan, imagining the joys of being a grandfather, chuckled and said, "With all the relatives and countless staff you guys have, even when you and Lucy have kids, I don't think you'll need me to babysit them."