Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 426

At Skywatch.

Hayden had been pacing in front of the Porter residence since morning when finally, a door opened, and a servant motioned for him to come inside.

"Does this mean Miss Porter has agreed to see me?"

Hayden asked as he followed the servant through the halls, a bouquet of flowers in his hand.

The servant remained silent.

Hayden took the silence as a sign that he might have a chance, perhaps Madeleine had agreed to meet him after all. The servant's silence was of little concern to him now.

However, only Mrs. Porter was present in the opulent main house.

The servant led Hayden in and, with a respectful nod, announced, "Madam, Mr. Hayden has arrived."

Mrs. Porter hummed in acknowledgment, gesturing for the servant to brew some tea, and motioned for Hayden to take a seat.

Hayden sat down, his face brightening into a smile. "Mrs. Porter," he greeted eagerly.

Mrs. Porter's face remained cold, merely giving a nod.

Just the sight of this man reminded her how her daughter had been dishonored by him.

She could hardly hold back from going for his jugular.

Once seated, Hayden glanced around before asking with a flattering tone, "Where's Madeleine? Why isn’t she here?"

He gently placed the bouquet on the coffee table, turning to Mrs. Porter. "I've brought these roses for Madeleine. She adores roses, as you know."

"Let's cut to the chase, Hayden," Mrs. Porter began, her voice steady and firm. "Do you truly intend to take responsibility for my daughter?"

She chose not to answer his question. Her daughter and husband had gone to Pinehurst, and she didn’t want to reveal their whereabouts.

Nathan was always cautious when he was out, and so was her husband. .

Hayden's expression grew serious, but he promptly answered, "Mrs. Porter, I know Madeleine doesn't care for me; her heart belongs to my elder brother. But since Madeleine and I have crossed a line, I will take full responsibility if she wishes."

"And how will you take responsibility?" Mrs. Porter pressed. "You're a married man with three children, not to mention the mistresses you keep. Your wife may be in the dark, but we are not. My daughter Madeleine is young and beautiful. She’s not going to share a man with a harem."

" We absolutely will not allow our Madeleine to be your mistress."

Without hesitation, Hayden declared, "I would never demean Madeleine to such a status."

Mrs. Porter said nothing and waited for him to continue.

"If Madeleine agrees, I will divorce and marry her, making her Mrs. Blue of the prominent Blue family. She may not bask in the limelight as the matriarch, but in Skywatch, bearing the title Mrs. Blue is prestigious."

Hayden believed his status as the formidable son of the Blue family would not dishonor Madeleine.

Mrs. Porter scoffed, still not responding.

Hayden knew words alone were futile; he had to prove his intent.

"I promise you, Mrs. Porter. Tell Madeleine to expect good news; I will not let her down nor allow her to suffer any indignities."

With that, he rose, bidding Mrs. Porter farewell before hastily leaving the Porter family. He did not head home to confront Ashley. Instead, he sought out his elder brother, Nathan.

After his meal, Nathan reclined in his office's resting area, thumbing through a stack of photographs he had someone covertly take.