Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 393

Darlene didn't feel the need for Keith to escort her personally.

After exchanging glances with her mother, Lucinda didn't insist. She was afraid that any form of insistence might affect the impression Keith had of Darlene.

They could only ask the bodyguards to help deliver the items Darlene bought back to the Bishops' residence.

The Bishop's mansion appeared old from the outside. It was a house built by their grandfather when he was young, and it had been home to three generations without any renovations, hence its aged appearance.

Back in the day, the Bishop sisters, Belinda and Darlene were young, and the Bishop family was going through tough times. The sisters had neither the energy nor the resources to renovate the house.

When Belinda finally took the reins of the company and the Bishop family's business started to pick up, they discussed and decided to keep the house as it was. Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

After all, it held a multitude of memories.

Even though Belinda was usually busy during the weekends, she would return home earlier than usual.

By the time Darlene was brought home by the Blue family's bodyguards, Belinda was already waiting for her at home.

"Please convey my gratitude to Mrs. Janice, Keith, and Lucy," Darlene thanked the Blue family's bodyguards.

The bodyguards simply nodded without saying a word. After the Bishop family's household staff helped move Darlene's items into the house, they drove away.

"Whose bodyguards were those? The Andersons?"

Belinda asked her sister, then added, "What on earth did you buy? Your car couldn't fit it all."

"Those were Keith's personal bodyguards from the Blue family. I had the rare chance to go shopping, so I bought whatever I liked. Sis, I guess I now understand the thrill of splurging," she laughed.

The Bishop sisters had learned to be frugal due to their family's financial situation. Even though their circumstance had improved, and Darlene was earning well, she still practiced frugality. However, after going shopping with Lucy and her mother, Darlene was heavily influenced by their carefree spending, not even blinking at the price tags of the items they bought.

Belinda treated her sister with the same gentleness that Keith showed towards Lucinda.

She laughed and said, "If you like it, then buy it. We're not short of money now."

The sisters headed back into the house.

"The bodyguard from the Blue family was following you?"

"Lucy asked her brother to help carry the packages."

Belinda nodded at this revelation.

Everyone in Pinehurst knew that Lucy's biological parents were Mr. and Mrs. Blue.

"Did you enjoy yourself?"

"I had a great time, Sis. Next time you should go with us, invite Mr. Ike to help carry your bags."

Darlene's remark carried a teasing undertone.

Belinda instinctively replied, "I can carry my own things, I don't need his help."

Darlene suddenly remembered Keith's figure, laden with shopping bags, following them around. She couldn't help but burst into laughter. As she laughed, she told Belinda, "Sis, you should've seen the desolate expression on Keith's face as he carried our shopping bags. It was hilarious. I think he's never done such a thing before in his life. Only Janice and Lucy could make him do it. I was also lucky enough to boss Keith around."

Belinda glanced at her sister and chuckled, "It seems you have a good impression of Keith."

"He's okay, both of Lucy's brothers are decent." Darlene's words were cryptic.

Belinda thought of Ike and nodded reluctantly, "She's indeed a fortunate girl."

While the Bishop sisters chatted casually, Keith had finally managed to drop his mother and sister back at the Ascend Estate. The moment he reached home, he made himself scarce.

From now on, he would make a quick exit whenever he heard his mother and sister planning a shopping trip. Let their husbands accompany them! He would certainly not go with them!

Janice and Lucy had bought gifts for everyone except for Nathan. Seeing her distribute the gifts one by one while he was left out made Nathan feel sour. The dense sourness filled the luxurious living room, making it seem like a fairy palace shrouded in mist.

"Dad, I bought you some new clothes. Do you like them?"

Luckily, his little girl still remembered him.

Lucy held out a few sets of clothes to her father and whispered, "I didn't know your size or style preference."

Nathan finally understood.

His daughter didn't know his clothing preferences or size, but the clothes she handed to him were exactly his style and size. It was clear who had helped her pick them.

The sour-faced Mr. Blue was suddenly overjoyed.

Accepting the new clothes from his daughter and catching a glimpse of his wife from the corner of his eye, Nathan said, "I'm not short of clothes, but since this is a token of affection from my daughter, I'll love it no matter what. I'll wear these clothes tomorrow. But Lucy, could you get me a few more sets?"

Lucy blinked, smiled and replied, "Sure, Mom and I will go shopping again tomorrow. I'll get you more clothes."

Ignoring Nathan, Janice distributed all the gifts and then claimed she was tired. She went straight upstairs to rest.

After the excitement had died down, Lucy noticed that everyone seemed exceptionally happy and it wasn't because of the gifts she and her mother had bought. She quietly asked her husband, "Why does everyone seem as happy as if they've won the lottery?"

"Winning the lottery didn't make our family happy, it was the news of Tiffany's pregnancy. The wedding plans of my brother and Tiffany were finally set in motion, and that brought joy to everyone."

Stefan couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy towards his younger brother.

Becoming a father before he did.

Once everyone found out about Tiffany's pregnancy, all eyes were on him.

It almost drove Liam up the wall.

To divert the attention, Stefan said, "It's not the right time for Lucy to get pregnant, she's due to return to Skywatch soon."

That seemed to take the heat off him.

In the back of his mind though, Stefan was thinking: in a couple of years, he can surely become a father too!

"Has that blockhead finally come to his senses?"

Lucinda asked in a low voice.

Before she left, Tiffany had complained to her about Liam being thick-headed and told her not to give him any advice.

Stefan nodded, chuckling as he explained, "Liam made ninety-nine origami roses with ribbons for Tiffany, and also gave her numerous lucky stars. That's how he won her over and she accepted his proposal."

They were childhood sweethearts, deeply in love with each other.

Tiffany's demands were never too much.

Once Liam came to his senses, Tiffany was all his.

It was a happy ending for all.

"Lucy."

Holding his wife's hand, Stefan gently said, "Liam and Tiffany's wedding is going to happen before ours. You're not going to mind, are you?"

Knowing it was because of the Blue family's circumstances that their own wedding was postponed, Lucinda replied with a smile, "I don't mind. We're practically an old married couple now. Whenever the wedding happens, it's all the same. Besides, we have already picked a date, haven't we? There's no rush. Tiffany is pregnant and they need to get their wedding done sooner."