Faux Vows, True Desires
Chapter 179

The truth was, Kayla and Ashley had their own dough as well; it's just that when they compare it to Nathan's riches; it's like pitting an ant against an elephant.

Instead of focusing on growing their own businesses, they're hell-bent on figuring out how to cut into Nathan's wealth. If they can pull it off, a few billion dollars could fall into their pockets easily, which was less of a hassle than making money the old-fashioned way.

"Baby, Lucy, Lucy." Janice woke up.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she looked for her baby, her doll was right next to her, then she started searching for Lucinda.

For Janice, she felt that Lucinda's name was the same as her daughter's, so she had a soft spot for Lucinda, feeling drawn to her. In her eyes, she and Lucinda were the same age, but she couldn't help but want to treat Lucinda like her own daughter.

Waking up without Lucinda in sight, she was scared.

It was the kind of fear she got when she thought someone's about to snatch away her daughter.

The siblings stopped chatting. Lucinda got up and walked into the room. As she walked, she gently said, "Janice, I'm right here."

Reuniting with her biological brother was something to be done in private. It wasn't time for her to officially rejoin the family yet.

In Lucinda's view, the Blue family situation was a hot mess, filled with power struggles. There were many things that needed to be handled with care to avoid getting hurt if discovered. "Lucy." Seeing Lucinda walk in, Janice's anxiety eased; she lovingly gazed at Lucinda, then reached out to hold Lucinda's hand.

"I thought you'd left."

"While you were sleeping, I was outside chatting with Ethan."

Janice laughed, looking at the just-entered Keith; she said, "He's not much of a talker unless you're talking business or making money with him; otherwise, he can be quite a bore." "Lucy, will you be with me these next few days?"

Lucinda nodded, "Yes, it's my fault you're hurt, and in the hospital, I'll take care of you until you're discharged."

Anyway, her shop was being renovated and couldn't operate.

Her novel updates had decreased as well.

Not because her new identity made her cut back on updates but because too much had happened in a short time, she needed help concentrating on writing like before.

Thinking about her background and the Blue family's complicated situation, Lucinda felt that after finishing her current novel, she might not write another one; she didn't have the time or the peace of mind to create anymore.

There was too much she had to do in the future.

"My hand hurts, Lucy. Blow on it for me."

Whenever she mentioned her injury, Janice acted like a child, holding her hand out in front of Lucinda for her to blow on.

Lucinda indulged her, and she laughed happily as if Lucinda's blowing really did take her pain away.

Lucinda wanted to cry again, but she held it in, not breaking down in front of her mom.

She wasn't a mother yet, she couldn't understand the pain of a mother losing her child, but seeing her mom like this, she was heartbroken and wanted to hug her and cry her heart out.

With Lucinda's company, Janice was happy every day, and her hand healed quickly.

On the day Ruby's detention ended, Janice's injury had recovered, and she was discharged from the hospital.

At the same time, the DNA test results for the mother and daughter came out.

In the CEO's office of Ascend Global, three men were seated: Stefan and Lucinda's two brothers.

Stefan passed the test results he'd received first to Keith.

From Lucinda's words, he learned why Keith's name was similar to his father's. To distinguish, they both called him by his original name.

When Keith reached out to take the paper, his hand was shaking, and he was both scared and hopeful.

After a few days of living together, Janice became dependent on Lucinda.

If Lucinda wasn't his sister.

"Don't be nervous."

Stefan comforted him gently.

"The result is positive."

He said calmly.

Keith's tense face slowly relaxed. He looked down at the test result, and it showed that his mom was Lucinda's mother. They were mother and daughter!

Lucinda was indeed his biological sister.

With this test result, he could now publicly acknowledge their sibling relationship!

"Indeed, Lucinda is my sister, the sister I've been looking for for years."

Even though he already knew, now he had proof. Keith was excited, his eyes turning red.

Lucy's disappearance had caused so much pain to their family, and it was the reason their family of four was broken. Keith had suffered a lot over the years, and now, replaceing his sister, he was both excited and sorrowful.

Ike was the last one to see the results.

He was mentally prepared, so his reaction wasn't as strong as Keith's.

Seeing Keith's reddened eyes, he patted Keith's shoulder, saying, "It's a good thing that you and Lucy found each other in this big wide world, recognized each other. You should be happy. Keith, you're handsome. You must look charming when you smile."

Keith: "I'm a guy. Charming isn't the right word to describe me, right?"

"This is something to be happy about, we should celebrate. Stefan and Ike, I invite you to dine at the Ascend Hotel. Quickly notify Lucy to bring my mom over, and Lucinda's best friend Cecilia too, to join us." Over the past few days, Keith also got to know Lucinda's social circle in Pinehurst.

He knew Cecilia was Lucinda's best friend, and anyone Lucinda cared about was someone he cared about too.

"I'll call Lucinda now."

At this moment, Lucinda was at the Serendipity Cafe, which was reopening today.

Cecilia and the staff were swamped, so Lucinda brought her mom to work.

As long as Lucinda was in sight, Janice was as good as gold, ain't running around or making a racket. She'd just be sitting quietly at the cash register, clutching a doll and even helpinh out with the money. She can't even remember her own son, but she's ace at handling the cash, never making a mistake.

The Blue family's bodyguard was also in the shop, silently protecting the mother and daughter and occasionally helping out with the customers.

Serendipity Cafe reopened, and business was booming more than ever.

Lots of folks were there for Lucinda.

Who didn't know that Mr. Coleman was head over heels for his wife?

They supported Mr. Coleman's wife's business and shew their face to Mr. Coleman, hoping to curry favor with him. After all, Mr. Coleman picked up his wife from the Serendipity Cafe every day.

Lots of bosses were keen to meet Stefan. They've booked ahead until next year and were still not sure if they can see him.

But at the Serendipity Cafe, bumping into Mr. Coleman was a piece of cake.

"Come back soon."

Janice stood up and waved off a customer with a smile after taking their money.

Cecilia whispered to Lucinda: "She doesn't seem any different from the rest of us."

With Lucinda by her side, Janice was not that wild-haired crazy lady anymore. Her hair was neatly tied up, her clothes were tidy, and she's got a great vibe. When she's not acting crazy, just standing there was enough to make an impression.