Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 388

When Janice descended the staircase, she discovered the first floor was devoid of anyone. Maybe everyone had stepped out, or perhaps they were merely giving her and Nathan some space.

She was aware that many people were more prone to encourage reconciliation than separation, "It is better to build a bridge than a wall."

After a moment of silence, Janice resolved to venture outdoors for a breath of fresh air.

"Mrs. Blue."

A housemaid entered from outside, seeing her, she cheerfully inquired, "Janice, have you had breakfast yet? The lady of the house was concerned about you and sent me to check on you.”

Janice halted her steps, responding gently, "Could you not call me Mrs. Blue, please? My last name is Bright. You can call me Mrs. Bright. I'm not hungry, where's the lady of the house?"

The housemaid replied, "The lady of the house and Ms. Tiffany are enjoying the view in the garden gazebo, and the gentlemen are in the yard."

After acknowledging with a nod, Janice proceeded to step outside.

The maid aware that Janice had skipped breakfast, headed to the kitchen.

Minutes later, she emerged with a breakfast tray.

Janice had already entered the gazebo.

"Mom."

Lucinda rose to welcome her mother.

Tiffany also stood up, greeting her with a warm smile.

She had a fondness for Janice. Her elegant demeanor, gentle disposition, and soothing voice were like a breath of fresh air. Always lightly made-up, she exuded a comforting aura.

Janice's wardrobe was exceptionally tasteful, befitting the matriarch of an affluent family.

"Mom, did you come out on your own?"

Lucinda glanced behind her mother, not seeing her father, she asked cautiously.

"Can't your mother come out on her own?"

"Of course, of course."

Lucinda quickly helped her mother sit down at the table, carefully studying her mother's expression.

Janice couldn't help but gently tap her daughter's head, chuckling, "You don't need to worry about me so much, Lucy. I don't appreciate seeing your father, but for your and your brother's sake, I won't argue or cause a scene. I'll simply ignore him. In the future, don't try to create opportunities for us to be alone unless we could turn back time to when your father and I first met."

She would undoubtedly choose differently.

Lucinda clung to her mother's arm, cooing, "Mom, I'm not siding with dad. I'm on your side, and Keith is too."

Janice chuckled softly, not pressing further on her children's intentions.

Though her children sided with her, they couldn't completely detach themselves from their biological father.

The maid entered with the breakfast tray.

Knowing her mother hadn't eaten, Lucinda quickly coaxed, "Mom, you need to eat or you'll starve. Just have a little bit, please."

"I'm not hungry, Lucy."

Lucinda continued to persuade her mother, seeing her reluctance to eat, she spotted her husband and brother approaching. She leaned in to whisper in her mother's ear, "Mom, I've found a nice girl for Keith. I was thinking of calling her to go shopping with us, do you want to meet her?"

Upon hearing this, Janice's eyes lit up, she quickly asked, "What's she like?"

"Mom, answer me first, do you want to meet her? If you do, eat up and we can all go shopping together. We can have Keith tag along, and introduce him to Darlene."

Ever since Janice regained her sanity, she was pleased with her daughter's marriage, particularly with her son-in-law, Stefan. Her daughter was married and happy, but her son was still single, without even a girlfriend. Moreover, he didn't allow any woman other than his family within three meters.