Faux Vows, True Desires
Chapter 124

"Gramps."

Cecilia called out and said, "I'm not in a rush. When fate comes, I'll naturally have a boyfriend."

Devon glared at her. "Not in a rush? You're already 24. When your parents were your age, your brother was already walking."

"Gramps, times have changed. Besides, isn't it nice to be alone? Free as a bird."

Devon spoke to Trenton, "You hear this? That's why she doesn't have a boyfriend at 24. Plenty of old neighbors wanted to introduce her to someone, but she wouldn't have it. Everyone says she's too picky because she's pretty and won't settle for those guys. They even curse her for ending up with a jerk because she's too choosy, driving me up the wall."

He loved his granddaughter dearly.

Hearing others talk about his granddaughter like that, Devon would get furious and argue.

After so many fights, no one dared to meddle in Cecilia's love life anymore, but people still gossiped behind her back.

Trenton chuckled, "You're a bit too anxious. Do you know how old my grandson is? 29. He'll be in his thirties next year. He's been single this whole time because he's too good for anyone, and I've been losing sleep over his marriage."

"I moved here because I was so angry with my eldest grandson that I couldn't stay at home, and I moved out of sight."

"Devon, we get along well, and I like your granddaughter. What if we try to set them up?"

Cecilia was speechless.

Devon asked, "Why is your grandson still single at 29?"

He cared about Cecilia's marriage, but he wouldn't let her marry just anyone. That could ruin her life.

He had to know the guy's character and ensure that the young people liked each other before giving them his blessing. "Gramps."

Cecilia called out softly.

"Cecilia, go watch TV and don't disturb me and Trenton's game of chess."

"There's nothing I want to watch. I can't be bothered. I'll just stay here and watch you play chess. I won't interfere."

Trenton looked at Cecilia, making her blush. "Trenton, please don't think about introducing me to your grandson."

"Cecilia, I'm serious. My grandson has been single this whole time, primarily because he's too top-notch and too busy with work. We're in business, so he doesn't have time to date. Just like that, he's almost thirty."

"I've personally taken care of my grandson, and we're very close. I care more about his marriage than anyone else, including his parents. Cecilia, rest assured. Since I'm introducing my grandson to you, I won't let you get hurt."

"I haven't known your grandpa for long, but we get along well. I consider him a dear friend, and I won't let you get hurt."

Trenton's words sounded sincere, and he almost believed them himself.

"You should meet first, get to know each other, then decide whether to be together."

Trenton's words moved Devon.

He told his granddaughter, "Cecilia, why don't we meet him?"

"Gramps!" Cecilia regretted preparing fruit for Devon and Trenton. If she'd known they'd turn the conversation to her, she would've gone shopping.

"It's just a meeting. It doesn't mean you have to be with him. There's no harm in meeting. I'll discuss it with your mom. If she agrees, you should meet him." Devon got up to find Cecilia's mother.

Trenton followed closely, telling Cecilia, "Today's the weekend, and my grandson is resting at home. I'll call him and let him choose a place to meet you."

With that, Trenton got up to make a call, not waiting for Cecilia's response.

Cecilia was speechless.

The two old men were men of action, not giving her a chance to resist.

Without asking, she knew her mother would agree to the meeting.

After all, she was already 24 and still didn't have a boyfriend. Her neighbors were either married or had boyfriends. Only she remained single.

Her mother often complained about her. Lucinda already had a love history, but she was still single with no dating experience, making her feel helpless. Her mother even said she was so beautiful that she should have many suitors.

This made her feel hopeless.

Trenton walked far away from the Yates family before calling Owen.

On the day Megan returned home, Owen worked late into the night and only found out the next day that Megan was back and had been warmly invited by his mother to stay at his home.

Owen had no objections. He'd always liked Ruby and respected Megan.

But he also knew his grandfather had left home without knowing where he'd gone. He called his grandfather, but he wouldn't answer.

Owen knew his grandfather was angry about his devotion to Ruby. Suddenly, he received a call from his grandfather and immediately answered.

"Gramps, where are you? I'll come pick you up."

"No need. I'm happy outside. I don't want to worry about your affairs and die of anger. I don't want to see your grandma early."

Owen said, "...Gramps, I'm sorry. It's my fault. Don't be angry. I'll calm down and won't act impulsively."

"I don't care what you do. Now go cut a rose from the garden, take it to the coffee shop on the first floor of Pinehurst Hotel, and wait. I've picked a girlfriend for you. Let her meet you." Owen was stunned, then said in a low voice, "Grandfather, you know I'm not interested in other women. Why would you make me bother another family's daughter? Grandfather, I only have Ruby in my heart. Besides Ruby, I really can't love anyone else."

"Ruby ain't for you, mate. She's got her eyes set on Stefan, and you're just her plan B. You've been her backup for years now, gave a lot, got hurt a lot. Ain't you had enough?"

Owen defended himself, "Grandpa, Stefan's hitched already. Ruby's gonna give up on him, she's gotta. Once she does, I'll have my shot. I believe, once she's out, she'll choose me."

Trenton scoffed, "If she could let go, she would have a long time ago. You're such a fool, Owen. Can't you see? This time, she's messed up, got herself arrested, but she won't see it as her fault. Once she's out, she'll be fighting for Stefan even harder than before."