Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 136

Finally, Ike turned his back, no longer looking at the lovey-dovey couple.

Even if he didn't want to, they were now legally married.

After a while, Stefan let go of his lover.

Lucinda felt a bit weak. Stefan moved her away from the tree trunk, scooped her up in his arms, and left the woods.

People waiting by the roadside, who had been engrossed in their phones, finally pocketed them when they saw the newlyweds emerge.

Lucinda's face was red as a beet.

Even though they were alone in the woods, these people undoubtedly spotted their kiss.

Blushing, she avoided their gaze. Seeing her brother, she lowered her head and called out to him.

Ike responded, "We'll talk about it at home."

With that, he turned around and left.

Lucinda suddenly felt a sense of loneliness around Ike as she watched Ike's retreating figure.

Before, whenever she faced problems, Ike was always the first to appear by her side to help her out.

Their sibling relationship was always good; she was always his most cherished little sister.

Stefan took Lucinda to his car. Instead of driving himself, he let a bodyguard take the wheel while he and Lucinda sat in the backseat.

"Charles, tell everyone to head home. I'll treat everyone to a meal next time."

After instructing Charles, Stefan's car took off.

"Where to?" The bodyguard asked while driving.

"Diamond Ridge Estates."

It was the closest place. Going back to Ascend Estate would be too far, and his grandparents were home. He didn't want them to know about this and worry.

As for the guy who kidnapped but released Lucinda, he would investigate thoroughly and find the culprit.

He wanted to see who dared to kidnap his wife within Pinehurst.

Apparently, the news of their public marriage was not enough. They needed to have a grand wedding ceremony to declare his ownership of her.

"Alright." With a destination in mind, the bodyguard focused on driving.

On the way home, Stefan held Lucinda silently.

When he found out Lucinda was in trouble, his heart nearly jumped out of his chest.

Why did she not contact him first when she was safe?

Moreover, her phone ran out of battery at a crucial moment.

Luckily, she managed to contact her brother before her phone died, allowing them to find her quickly. Otherwise, how would she have come back?

Lucinda lay quietly in his arms, occasionally looking up at him.

Seeing his tense face, stern expression, and closed lips, she didn't dare speak. She just snuggled quietly into his arms. Even though he was holding her tightly, making her a bit uncomfortable, she didn't dare push him away.

Ever since she saw the photos he cherished and understood his deep feelings for her, Lucinda knew how much he cared for her.

It was normal for him to be nervous and scared when something like this happened to her.

When they arrived at Diamond Ridge Estates, Lucinda wanted to get out of the car.

"Stay put; don't move!" Stefan said in a low voice.

Lucinda looked at him. She had already pushed the car door open and had one foot out, but she quickly pulled it back and hurriedly shut the car door.