Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 278

Olina's top priority was that her future daughter-in-law must be of good character. There's no way she would let Owen pick a woman with a bad record.

With Owen being so amazing, there were plenty of good women out there.

Why would he pick a woman with a bad record?

"Olina, let me explain."

Ruby knelt in front of Olina, gripping her clothes tightly and not even flinching from any blows.

Through tears, she pleaded, "Olina, it's all a misunderstanding. I was framed. Listen to me, I really didn't."

"Shut up! Who would frame you? If you didn't do those things, who could frame you? Why didn't anyone frame Lucinda?"

Lucinda, who was spectating, couldn't help but interject, "Olina, please don't drag me into this. I'm innocent. The one who tried to frame me got their just desserts. I was not harmed."

Olina struggled to shake Ruby off, turning to Lucinda and saying, "Lucinda, I know who tried to frame you. It was Ruby’s doing!"

"I know, I'm just enjoying the sight of my husband standing up for me."

Ruby was so angry she could faint. Olina was panting heavily.

"Olina!"

"Don't call me! Hearing you call me makes me sick! I was so good to you, and you deceived me. I hate being lied to the most. Go away right now; the further, the better. Don't come to our house anymore; you're not welcome. And don't go looking for Owen. If I find out you're bothering Owen, I won't go easy on you!"

Olina's hatred for Ruby was as strong as her previous affection.

Thinking about how she treated Ruby and Megan made Olina's face burn. When she looked at Ruby, her eyes were blazing. She couldn't help but kick Ruby away.

She didn't want to let Stefan and his wife continue laughing at her, so she turned and walked away.

"Olina, Olina." Ruby got up and grabbed one of Olina's legs, crying, "Olina, will you listen to me? Olina, you watched me grow up. You and my mom are so close; don't you trust me or her?"

"When there are no issues, your mom and I are good friends. But when there's a conflict, your mom will definitely side with you. Ruby, I may not be a genius, but I'm not stupid."

She had won Shane over with her beauty when she was young.

Olina admitted she didn't have the high EQ of Jeannie Coleman, but she wasn't a fool.

"Ruby, don't blame me for being ruthless. You brought this situation on yourself. The man you've secretly loved for over a decade brought his beloved woman to watch your downfall. The man who loved you for so many years was so fed up with your antics that he didn't even want to look at you."

Olina once again pushed Ruby away and walked into the house.

Ruby sat on the ground, crying.

Why didn't Owen come out to see her? Did Owen despise her too?

"Owen, Owen, come out, come out!"

Ruby kept calling for Owen.

She ignored Stefan and his wife, who were watching them with smug expressions. She didn't care about her image anymore and she just wanted to see Owen and ask if he still loved her.

Owen did come out, not disappointing Ruby.

"Owen."

Seeing Owen step out, Derek reminded him, "Owen, remember Cecilia."

Owen didn't answer and he just walked straight out.