Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 116

"Nelson, there are some local specialties in the trunk that Lucinda's mom packed for us, could you ask the guys to bring them in?"

Stefan gave the order and then turned to his wife, "Lucy, let's go in."

Lucinda nodded.

When Stefan asked Nelson to move the gifts they had brought, Lucinda worried the Anderson clan might not like the presents from the Moores. But then she remembered the Andersons knew all about her background.

What the Moore family could offer were these things. Whether the Andersons would like them or not, she would accept their reaction and stay cool.

The decor in the hall was vintage but low-key luxurious. Even the chairs were made of high-quality wood.

Patrick and Savannah were sitting on the sofa, surrounded by their children.

When Stefan walked in with Lucinda, everyone was dazzled by her beauty.

Even though Stefan had shown Lucinda's picture when he announced their marriage, the Andersons thought she was much prettier in person.

"You must be Lucinda."

A woman, who looked a bit like Stefan, got up and walked over with a smile. She warmly hooked her arm through Lucinda's and patted away Stefan's hand that was holding Lucinda's, completely claiming Lucinda for herself.

"I'm Stefan's aunt, Bettina Anderson."

The woman introduced herself.

Lucinda politely greeted her.

"Good, good."

The woman laughed heartily.

Bettina announced to the room, "I like this girl. From now on, she's under my protection. If anyone dares to bully Lucinda, you'll have to deal with me. You've been warned!"

With that, she took out a bracelet and gave it to Lucinda, saying, "This is my gift to you."

Lucinda didn't know much about jewelry, but she knew that Bettina's gift must be expensive. She wanted to refuse.

Bettina said firmly, "No refusing. If you refuse, it means you look down on my gift."

Lucinda said,"...Thank you then, Bettina."

Savannah, who had five sons and a daughter, doted on her daughter the most.

Bettina held a high position in the Anderson family, cherished not only by her parents but also by her brothers. No one else in the family dared to provoke her.

The younger generation loved their aunt Bettina.

Whenever Stefan and his brothers felt wronged at home, they liked to go to Bettina's place to vent.

Another middle-aged woman laughed, "Bettina, don't steal Stefan's rights. This is his wife."

Everyone laughed.

"Grandpa, grandma."

Lucinda was led by Bettina to Patrick and Savannah. She affectionately called out to them.

Patrick was usually stern with others

But when he met Lucinda, he looked gentle and lovingly responded. Savannah directly took Lucinda from Bettina, pulled her to sit next to her, and asked lovingly, "Are you tired from the journey? Are you hungry? Dinner will be ready soon."

"Grandma, I wasn't bored with Stefan by my side."

Lucinda didn't dare to say that she had been sleeping for most of the journey.

When she woke up, they were almost home.

"He's the boring one. Having a conversation with him is really boring."

Savannah's words hinted at her dissatisfaction with Stefan.