Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 433

Olina's face grew even more sour at the thought of having to appease Cecilia in the future.

She knew her son was a man of deep affections and loyalty.

The way he had loved Ruby for over a decade despite her indifferent treatment was testament to his steadfast nature when it came to the matter of love.

In the past, his love was for Ruby, and Olina had liked Ruby too. Owen's devotion to Ruby was something she had encouraged, considering his loyalty to love a virtue.

But now, it had become his flaw.

What was so special about Cecilia?

Even now, Olina found it impossible to warm up to Cecilia.

Yet Cecilia had become the apple of Owen's eye, and Olina had no choice but to accept.

Cecilia had hidden herself in the restroom, taking her clothes with her to change but hadn't done so.

Owen's words to his mother had reached Cecilia's ears as she hesitated inside.

She feared that Owen might give up everything for her.

That would only fuel the fires of discord between her and her future mother-in-law.

Standing before the mirror, Cecilia examined her reflection.

The evening gown was a gift from Owen. He would never let her dress too revealingly. That man was too possessive to ever let her show too much skin. So the gown was modest, revealing very little of her back.

Megan's insults were completely uncalled for.

Knock.

Owen was outside knocking on the door, calling out her name and apologizing.

Cecilia felt a sudden pang of sympathy for the man outside.

Wealthy as he was, he was pitiful in his own way.

He had loved Ruby with all his heart, but Ruby had eyes only for Stefan, using Owen as a fallback plan, enjoying his attentiveness and taking advantage of him.

When Owen was finally ready to move on, Ruby couldn't bear the thought of losing him and pleaded for a second chance.

Considering how his relationship with herself had started, with his mother's disapproval and interference, Cecilia sighed. Love had not been an easy path for him.

"Cecilia, I'm sorry I wasn't there when you needed me. If I had known my mother would bring that woman to insult you, I would have picked you up before going home to change," Owen apologized continuously from the other side of the door.

"Cecilia, please forgive me. If you're upset, it hurts me too. Can you open the door and let me in?"

After a moment of silence, Cecilia responded, "You know this is the ladies' room, right?"

Relieved that Cecilia was finally speaking to him, Owen dreaded the thought of her silent treatment more than anything.

Cecilia opened the door, and they stood face to face.

Seeing her still in the gown, Owen's eyes lit up with joy. But he didn't dare to reach out to her.

"Cecilia, I promise I'll make Megan apologize to you. I never let anyone talk to you that way."

Megan had no right to insult his Cecilia!

If she thought she could get away with it because of her seniority. Well, as Lucy said, "What right does Megan have to act superior?"