Faux Vows, True Desires
Chapter 358

Stefan modestly remarked, "Our family lives by the motto 'happy home, prosperous life'." Everyone could utter the words 'happy home, prosperous life', but they couldn't fulfill this.

Hayes nodded silently, and then voiced his agreement, "Indeed, you've managed to build a real 'happy home, prosperous life'. There are folks who could hang that motto in their living room, stare at it every day, but they could never truly achieve it."

People would often kick up a fuss over minor disagreements or petty gains.

The irony was palpable. The embroidered motto hanging in the living room, a daily sight of endless squabbles and disputes.

Hayes was determined to marry a good woman and start a family. After all, a good woman was said to bring fortune for three generations. He would nurture his children, taking a leaf out of the Anderson family's book, to uphold the good family traditions of the Dewey family.

Only such a family could prosper.

The Dewey lineage was dwindling, with Hayes the only one left of his generation. The burden he bore was not just the revival of the Dewey family, but also to expand its family tree. However, he had yet to replace his significant other.

Hearing her cousin lavishing praises on Stefan, Lucinda felt a sense of pride.

She truly had struck gold.

She was incredibly lucky to be treated so sincerely by Stefan.

Hearing familiar footsteps, Stefan turned his head and saw Lucinda at the kitchen entrance. His eyes were gentle, a smile graced his lips, and his voice was warm, "Darling, good morning. Breakfast will be ready soon."

Hayes turned to his cousin and complimented, "Lucy, Stefan is a great guy. You're a lucky woman."

Lucinda laughed, "Thank you for the compliment, Hayes. I do believe I'm fortunate."

Kidnapped by a villain when she was only six months old, separated from her parents, she was incredibly lucky to have been found by the Moore family. She took the place of their daughter, growing up healthy and happy in the Moore family. After marrying Stefan, she felt her luck improved even more when she found her biological parents.

She truly was a fortunate person.

"Praise you once, and you're over the moon," Hayes teased, lightly tapping his sister's cute nose.

Stefan placed the prepared breakfast on the table, enough for several people to eat.

Stefan's grandpa and grandma were still tending to the flowers in the yard. They didn't rush for breakfast, so he served his wife, himself, and Hayes first.

He took off his apron and responded to Hayes, "I spoil Lucy, even if her nose reaches the sky, that's my doing."

Hayes chuckled, "Keep spoiling her. If she becomes too spoiled, you'll have to deal with it."

"I'll spoil my wife however I please. If she becomes spoiled and only I can handle her, no one will try to steal her away from me."

Lucinda laughed out loud, "Who in Pinehurst doesn't know I'm your wife? Who would dare to try and steal me away?"

She sat down at the table and saw the nutritious breakfast Stefan prepared for her. He knew what she liked to eat, combining her favorites in a nutritious and appetizing meal. He truly was a considerate man. Hayes couldn't wait to taste Stefan's culinary skills. Hearing Lucinda's words, he laughed, "I know someone who would dare to steal Stefan's wife, but that person hasn't been born yet."

Once they had children, their child would be the one to compete with Stefan for his wife.

Stefan smiled, "That won't happen anytime soon."

Hayes was about to ask why, but recalling Lucy's identity and the messy situation with the Blue family, he understood the young couple's plan.

"Stefan, Lucinda, Hayes."

Eric and Campbell walked in together.

Lucinda quickly asked, "Have you two eaten?"

After receiving a stern look from their elder brother, the two brothers simultaneously replied, "We have."

Lucinda figured that each house had several chefs and the Anderson family had fixed meal times, except for the two elders who ate whenever they wanted. It was almost time for work, so it was normal that the two brothers had eaten.

So she didn't say anything more.

"Stefan, there are so many flowers outside, where did they come from? I noticed the pots aren't from our flower field."

Campbell asked curiously.

Stefan casually replied, "I bought them."

Everyone looked at him.

Lucinda asked in confusion, "You bought a lot of flowers? Don't we grow plenty of flowers here?"

Ascend Estate was a place where flowers could be seen everywhere. The flower field at the foot of the mountain was filled with various blooms. Apart from enjoying them, they also sold a few. Many flower shops were eager to get supplies from Ascend Estate.

Ascend Estate's flowers were not only well-cultivated but also had a good reputation. Those flower shops who claimed to have stocks from Ascend Estate were always sold out.

Of course, they wouldn't dare to deceive their customers. Only those who truly got their supplies from Ascend Estate would dare to claim so. The authority and status of the Anderson family were there, no one would dare to use Ascend Estate's reputation for profit.

Stefan just smiled without saying a word.

Lucinda was very curious.

After filling herself up, she left the dining room, her curiosity getting the better of her.

Each house in the Anderson family had its own independent yard. As soon as Lucinda stepped out, she saw a sea of potted flowers in their yard, all blooming in this season. The sight was so dazzling with vibrant colors.

Even Patrick and his wife were wandering in this sea of flowers, appreciating the beauty of various flowers, occasionally commenting on their features.

"How beautiful!" Lucinda exclaimed. She quickly took out her phone and started taking photos non-stop. She wanted to post them on Facebook to amaze her online friends.

While snapping photos, she asked the man next to her, "Stefan, why did you suddenly bring home all of these flowers?"

Stefan glanced at her, his eyes filled with affection. He said fondly, "Owen created a floral spectacle, wowing passersby. You even sighed at Owen's romantic gesture and envied Cecilia. But my wife, you are always the object of others' envy. How can I let you envy Cecilia?"

"Lucy, your husband is also capable of romance. Owen's flowers are rootless. With the current weather, the scorching sun during the day will wilt them. By the end of the day, his gift to Cecilia could be used as firewood."

"But the flowers that your husband has bought for you, as long as they are well cared for, will bloom year after year. This is what's everlasting. Look at the flowers all over the yard, aren't they beautiful?" Lucinda stopped taking photos.

The few grown men who had followed them out to see the flowers felt that they shouldn't have come out. They felt as if they had been force-fed an overdose of sweetness, they were bursting! "Stefan, did you buy all these flowers for me to enjoy?"

Lucinda asked with surprise.

Stefan smiled affectionately, "Do you like them?"

Lucinda nodded vigorously, "I love them, I absolutely adore them!"