Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 244

Lucinda shot Janice a quick glance and muttered, "I'll be right there."

"Good. You better bring your bodyguards along, just to be safe."

Even though Lucinda wasn’t a Moore by blood, she was now Mrs. Coleman. Some people might have had the nerve to impersonate her.

"My brother’s back, so I’ll have him tag along. Oh, and Cecilia, I’ve got some great news. Mom’s fully awake now. She remembers the past and recognizes both me and my brother."

Cecilia lit up instantly, congratulating her friend over the phone.

Janice had been mentally ill after losing her daughter. But after finding her daughter, she was gradually recovering.

Lucinda was eager to check out the visitor at the shop, who could be her biological father, so she didn’t chat with Cecilia for too long.

Her biological father had come, but Lucinda hadn’t told Janice yet. She wasn't sure how her mother would handle that shameless man.

In the Serendipity Cafe, Nathan Blue was sitting alone in a corner. He had ordered a cup of coffee and some pastries, which were then in front of him. He wanted to see if his daughter's shop served good food.

Cecilia was busy serving other customers, so she didn’t disturb him.

He watched quietly as customers trickled in, found their spots, ordered their favorite coffee or some snacks, while slowly savoring their drinks, reading newspapers from the rack, or playing on their phones.

Some came with friends and chatted in low voices.

Sitting there, listening to the soothing music, and watching people lazily enjoy their coffee, Nathan found this kind of life quite relaxing.

He had never lived such a laid-back life before.

His life had always been filled with scheming. Even at home, he was on guard, fearing being fooled by others.

As the day grew warmer and time ticked away, it was almost noon.

Lucinda and Keith walked in with two bodyguards.

"Lucy, Keith."

Cecilia greeted them. She glanced at Nathan in the corner and told Lucinda and Keith, "That's the guy."

Lucinda looked at Nathan in the corner.

When Nathan saw his children walk in, he couldn't help but stand up. He stared at Lucinda, all nerves again.

Without asking, Lucinda knew that it was her biological father.

They stared at each other, neither taking the first step.

Keith was the first to move. Seeing his father, he walked over quickly, somewhat agitated. "Dad, why did you come alone?"

It was too risky.

Nathan pushed him aside a bit because he was blocking his view of his daughter.

Lucinda walked over. NôvelDrama.Org content.

As the distance between father and daughter shortened, Nathan looked more excited. His face was smiling, but his eyes were reddened. After a while, he trembled and said softly, "Lucy."

Lucinda's lips quivered as she tried to call him "Dad," but she stopped.

"Lucy, I am your father." Nathan said softly again, "Since your brother left, I've not been able to sleep or eat. I couldn't help but come see you."

Lucinda looked at him quietly.

When she saw her biological mother, she was very emotional.

But facing her biological father, she felt very complicated.

Thinking about what her mother and brother had gone through, she felt resentment towards that man.

But he was still her biological father.

"Lucy, are... are you okay?"

Nathan was still careful, smiling as he spoke.

"Lucy, he is indeed our father." Keith said softly.

He knew why she was reluctant to call him "Dad". It was because their father had failed to protect their mother.

"Father came alone, which is very risky."

He still defended their father, hoping she would call him "Dad" and make his efforts worthwhile.

Lucinda turned her face to look at the busy street outside.

People were coming and going. Many fathers were holding or carrying their daughters as they passed by her shop.

In the eyes of a child, a father is like a tree or a mountain, providing shelter and protection.

After taking a few deep breaths, Lucinda turned back to look at her father. She opened her mouth and called out, "Dad."

Nathan responded immediately. He took out a few tissues to wipe his eyes, smiling as he said, "I didn't sleep well, so my eyes are a bit dry and tear easily."

"Sit down, Lucy, let's chat." Nathan risked going there to see his daughter.

The father and his two children all sat down.

"Lucy, Keith, would you like water or coffee?"

"I'll have a glass of water." Lucinda said and nodded her thanks to her friend.

Keith had a hangover from the previous night, and his head was still aching. He massaged his temples and replied to Cecilia softly, "I'll have a black coffee."

"Alright."

Cecilia turned and left, letting the family of three talk.

As it was nearing noon, there were fewer customers in the shop.

The two bodyguards sat at a distance. The staff also prepared some snacks for them.

"Lucy, I'm sorry."

Nathan apologized to his daughter.

After a moment of silence, Lucinda said, "You owe my mother even more."

When his wife was mentioned, Nathan's eyes were filled with pain. He couldn’t look at his children; he only stared at his coffee cup. In pain, he said, "Yes. The one I owe the most is your mother."

Then he looked up at his children again and asked, "Have you told your mother that I'm here?"

Keith said, "Even if we did, do you think she would remember you?"

They chose not to tell their father that their mother was awake. They needed to probe their mother’s attitude towards their father first.

At his son’s words, Nathan's face turned gloomy.

Ever since his wife went cuckoo, she not only forgot their son but also forgot him.

When Keith grew up, she mistook him for Nathan, calling her son "honey". But when she saw him, she always seemed scared.

Who was to blame for that mess?

Him, Nathan!

"My mom is having a blast now. She's getting along great with folks like Fiona. She hasn't been this happy and relaxed in a long time. If I tell her you're coming, it'll be like stealing her joy."

Maybe it was the pain on his father's face that made Keith soften up, so he added that.

Hearing his son's words, Nathan's eyes lit up.

He looked at his son. Father and son locked eyes.

Gradually, a smile spread across his face. It was a joyful smile.

Fantastic!

He had found his daughter, and his wife was awake.

Their family of four's tough times were about to end.

Lucinda glanced at her father, then at Keith. Her gut told her that the man in front of her knew that her mom was awake.