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?