Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 350

When Stefan came back to the room, Lucinda had already taken a shower.

She was sitting up against the headboard in her nightclothes, flipping through a book. When she saw him, she flashed a smile, “Did your brother leave?”

“I don’t know if he left or not, and I don’t have time to babysit him on the couch.”

Stefan walked over, bent down, and planted a gentle kiss on Lucinda’s cheek, “My love, you smell delightful.”

He was about to collapse on her when she pushed him away, “Go take a shower.”

“Alright, wait for me. I'll be quick.”

He stole another kiss on her lips before heading towards the bathroom, a satisfied grin on his face.

For the young couple, the night was filled with passion.

But for another, it was filled with torment.

After a few days on a business trip, Nathan returned to his home in Skywatch on his private jet in the early evening.

Exhausted, he didn't return to the office but went directly home.

Once home, there was a slew of household matters that required his attention.

Madeleine showed up after taking care of things at home, and he had to muster all his energy to deal with her.

Madeleine had been waiting for Nathan to return. She even visited Keith during the day.

She and Keith didn’t get along, and everyone in Skywatch knew that. If she were to marry into the Blue family, she would become Keith's stepmother, a stepmother who was only two years older than her stepson. The potential for conflict was obvious to anyone.

So, their dislike for each other was an open secret. Normally, Madeleine wouldn't visit Keith, and he wouldn't want to see her either.

But now that Nathan was back, Madeleine would not miss her chance. She decided to spend the night at the Blue mansion.

At this point, it was late at night. Except for the master of the house and Madeleine, everyone else, including the servants, was asleep. Even if they were awake, they wouldn't dare to venture out.

Madeleine had given them plenty of incentives to stay in their rooms for the night. Unless the sky was falling, they were not to disturb them.

"Nathan, it's late, and I know you're tired from your trip. Let me take you to your room to rest."

Madeleine glanced at the time, guessing that Keith would be back soon. She thought getting Nathan to bed before Keith returned would be best.

Her ultimate goal was for Keith to see them entering the room together and then notice the lights going out. That would surely infuriate Keith and also push Janice further towards a divorce from Nathan.

Madeleine had been frustrated by Keith earlier in the day. She returned home and discussed with her father the possibility of assassinating Keith. If Keith were to die, even if Lucinda returned to the Blue family, she would not pose a threat to Madeleine.