Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 310

Skywatch was pouring rain, but Lucinda managed to stay dry.

She and her mom spent two fabulous days on the Anderson family's private island and left on Sunday night. Apart from Patrick Anderson and his wife, the rest of the family was still on the island, enjoying the peaceful and laid-back lifestyle.

Back in town, Lucinda and Cecilia headed straight to their coffee shop.

The moment the staff saw their bosses back, she rushed over to welcome them.

"Lucinda, Cecilia, you're finally back. A woman named Ruby has been here quite a few times these past couple of days."

Lucinda frowned and asked, "Ruby? What's she doing here? She hasn't been causing trouble, has she?"

"I've no idea what she wants. She just comes in, parks herself in a seat, orders a coffee, and sits there all day."

Cecilia chimed in and said, "And hogging our seats, making our customers scram. What a pain in the butt!"

The staff continued, "Avery Cooper does the same. He comes early in the morning, orders a coffee and a pastry, and then just sits there all day."

Suddenly, Cecilia changed the topic, "Mr. Cooper's quite a looker though. He's like a live billboard for our shop, attracting more female customers. Our food and coffee are great, and they get to drool over a hunk. A win-win, right?"

Lucinda and the staff just stared at her, thinking she was got a screw loose.

"As long as she's not causing trouble, just ignore her." Lucinda said.

The staff laughed and said, "She wouldn't dare. Honestly, I feel like no one in the whole of Pinehurst dares to mess with us. Lucinda, I feel so badass walking down the street these days. Everyone knows I work at Serendipity Cafe and that I've earned your trust. Everyone's so nice to me; even my parents have been treating me better."

She wore a proud grin that made Lucinda and Cecilia burst into laughter.

As they walked away, Cecilia asked the staff, "Has anyone been asking about me?"

The staff honestly replied, "Yes, quite a few people have been asking if you're single. They want to pursue you, saying you're Lucinda's good friend and that they can count on Lucinda if they're in a relationship with you. Especially Mr. Cooper, I think he's into you."

Cecilia let go of her, "Next time anyone asks you if I'm single, tell them I’m a mom of soon-to-be school-going children. I give birth twice a year, one at the beginning and one at the end. That's six kids in three years. No one's gonna use me!"

Lucinda and the staff fell silent.

Cecilia stated coldly. She wouldn't allow anyone to take advantage of her relationship with Lucinda.

"Cecilia, giving birth twice a year, wouldn't you be pregnant all the time?"

"So what? In my dreams, I could have octuplets."

The staff was left speechless. Anything was possible in dreams, after all.

"Ms. Yates, you're back." A gentle and charming voice rang out as the glass door swung open, and Avery Cooper walked in.

His eyes lit up when he saw Cecilia.

Lucinda exchanged a glance with the staff and quietly slipped away.

Before leaving, Lucinda patted Cecilia on the shoulder and whispered a warning, "Remember what you once warned me about... Don't play with fire. Your boyfriend is a very jealous man."

Owen's jealousy was even more intense than Stefan's.

Cecilia whispered back, "I think Mr. Malicious has been a lot more stable lately. I'll bring up divorce when the time is right."

Lucinda laughed and walked away.

If divorce was that easy, she wouldn't still be Stefan's wife.

The feud between Owen and Stefan was simply due to their similar personalities and behaviors. Instead of being friends, they became enemies.