Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 181

"Ruby, congrats on getting your freedom back, and hope you won't have to visit this place again."

Ruby took the bouquet and said seriously, "I never want to go back in there."

From now on, she'd be more careful.

If there were something she wasn't good at, she'd hire someone to do it and steer clear of trouble as much as she could.

"Let's get out of this godforsaken place."

Megan took Ruby's hand.

Ruby gave a nod.

Under the protection of three people, she walked towards a line of luxury cars.

If it weren't for the obvious detention center sign behind her, she'd have thought she was returning from some great accomplishment.

Ruby and Owen shared a car.

Megan and Olina, the two mothers, specifically let the two young people have some alone time.

After getting in the car, Ruby leaned into Owen's arms.

Owen was surprised.

He had loved her for so many years, but she rarely took the initiative to snuggle into his arms.

Although they had held hands and embraced many times, he always took the initiative, and she just didn't refuse. Her taking the initiative now really surprised Owen.

He held her tightly, feeling his years of waiting finally paid off.

But then, the face of Cecilia popped up in his mind.

What would that girl do if she saw him holding Ruby?

Definitely not jealousy.

Owen knew himself.

He didn't love Cecilia, and Cecilia didn't love him.

If he weren't pressured too much by Trenton, he would never have forced Cecilia to marry him.

Pushing aside the image of Cecilia, Owen lowered his head and gently kissed Ruby's hair.

"Don't kiss."

Ruby lifted her head in his arms, her voice soft, with a hint of grievance: "I haven't washed my hair for days. It stinks. Don't kiss."

"I don't mind."

Owen's hand landed on her face, gently stroking.

Ruby resisted the urge to shake his hand away.

"Ruby, you've been wronged."

Ruby lowered her eyes and didn't speak. Owen felt a pang of heartache.

He knew what upset her the most was Stefan forcefully sending her to the detention center. NôvelDrama.Org © 2024.

In reality, this matter could have been settled privately. After all, it was an emotional dispute, and both families knew each other.

As long as she apologized to Lucinda and Cecilia and compensated them for their losses, there was no need for Stefan to send her to the detention center. But he did it anyway to protect Lucinda, and even Owen couldn't protect her.

Ruby understood that in Pinehurst, Stefan had more influence than Owen, and Owen had always been suppressed by Stefan.

Stefan was indeed the man she loved. She wanted to marry him and become the most prestigious woman in Pinehurst!

Lucinda! Just wait and see! She would never give up on Stefan easily.

"Where are we going now?"

Ruby looked out the car window and realized they weren't heading home.

"We're going to my family's hotel first. I brought you some clothes to change into. You can take a shower at the hotel, change your clothes, and then we'll go for dinner."

"At your family's hotel?"

Owen looked at Ruby silently for a moment, his tone slightly jealous, and asked her: "Where do you want to go for dinner? Ascend Hotel or the Anderson Hotel?"

Ruby glanced at him, leaned into his chest and avoided eye contact.

She said softly, "He put me in jail, and now I'm out. I want to show up at his place, let Lucinda know I won't be defeated easily. Our battle has just begun."

Owen knew these were all excuses.

She wanted to see Stefan.

She had been detained for so many days, and now that she was out, he was waiting for her outside, but it was all in vain.

The person she really wanted to see was still Stefan.

If Stefan had been waiting for her outside the detention center, she would have been overjoyed, totally different.

"Do you think Ruby will give up? No, she will still lean on you, use your influence to continue fighting with Lucinda for Stefan."

Cecilia's sarcastic words echoed in his mind at this inappropriate time.

Owen's face darkened.

Did it mean that no matter how much he did, how much he gave, it was not as good as a glance from Stefan?

"Owen, I have no other intentions. If you feel uncomfortable, we can just eat at your family's hotel."

Ruby seemed to be compromising, but in fact, she was trying to force him to agree.

She knew Owen spoiled her.

As long as it was a place she wanted to go, even if it was Stefan's place, Owen would satisfy her.

Sure enough, Owen said indifferently, "Then let's go to Ascend Hotel."

"Owen, you don't have to compromise."

"Ruby."

Owen lifted Ruby's chin, his eyes deeply fixated on her beautiful face. He leaned in close and whispered in her ear: "I told you, for you, I'm willing to do anything."

"Owen."

Ruby was moved by him.

Owen slightly adjusted his position. Before Ruby could speak, he kissed her lips.

This time, Ruby didn't resist. She closed her eyes, tilted her chin slightly, willingly accepting Owen's kiss.

She thought Owen would kiss her several times and couldn't bear to let her go.

Who knew. Owen just lightly touched her lips, and for some reason, he suddenly let her go, even gently pushed her away. He turned to look out of the car window, lost in thought.

Ruby was surprised and confused.

How obsessed Owen was with her, she knew.

When she first returned to the country, she asked Owen for help, and Owen even demanded a kiss as payment.

From this, she knew that Owen was eager to take their relationship to the next level, eager to kiss her.

At this moment, she was willing, but he just gave her a light kiss.

Did something happen while she was in detention?

Or was he holding it against her that she wanted to go to Ascend Hotel for dinner as soon as she got out of detention?

Ruby thought a lot, but she didn't say a word.

She quietly, voluntarily, leaned her head on Owen's shoulder, and together, they looked at the street scenery outside the car window.

They first went to Pinehurst Hotel. Ruby took a shower there and changed into clothes Owen had brought. She instantly felt refreshed.

She sat in front of the vanity, studying her face closely in the mirror.

In the detention center, she couldn't keep up with her daily skincare routine and felt her skin was a bit dry.

Owen came over with a hairdryer, "Ruby, let me dry your hair for you."

Ruby turned around, smiling at him, "Thanks."

Owen grinned with affection, "No need to be polite with me. I'm just thrilled you're letting me dry your hair."

Her hair was really beautiful.

He had wanted to touch it before, but she wouldn't let him.

She said Stefan liked girls with long hair, so she kept hers long for him.

She only let Stefan touch her long hair. But Stefan didn't give a damn about her.

Every time Owen thought of Stefan, he was filled with jealousy. Some people were clearly favored, yet they rejected this affection.