To the Love of My Life - Chapter 654

Chapter 654: Chapter 654: Syrup, Candy, and Sugar (4)

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Edric kept glancing at Ruby beside him, who seemed a bit distracted. As they approached the building where they lived, Edric asked, “Did you go shopping with him this afternoon?”

Ruby looked at Edric with confusion.

Edric smiled, “When I passed by your place after work, Luna told me.”

Luna was the nanny hired by Ruby.

Ruby responded with an “Oh” and didn’t say anything else.

Seeing a small stone in front of them, Edric took a few steps ahead, picked up the stone, and threw it into the grass. He dusted off his hands and glanced at Ruby’s pregnant belly, saying, “Your due date is approaching. Do you… still need to leave Ciawell to give birth?”

After asking, Edric paused for a moment and continued, “If you need to, I can make arrangements right now.”

Ruby pondered this when Steve brought her home that evening, and proceeded to try to probe Steve about the matter.

As Ruby thought about that probing attempt, she became irritated. Finally, she shook her head and said to Edric, “I don’t know.”

Seeing that Ruby’s mood wasn’t good, Edric didn’t press further. They entered the elevator together, and as it approached Ruby’s floor, Edric couldn’t help but speak up again. “Ruby, when you asked for my help, it was because Steve didn’t want your child, and you wanted to protect your baby. I was, of course, very willing to help you.”

At this point, Edric paused briefly before continuing, “Recently, I know you’ve been in contact with Steve a lot. Many times when you went to the Mom’s Training Class or Gardenia Clubhouse, he picked you up and dropped you off. There was also that time I saw you and him eating together at Fire Deer Restaurant while I was with my colleagues. You both seemed happy. He treats you pretty well. I’m saying all this not to cause you any trouble. I’m here to help you overcome difficulties, not to make things difficult for you. If my presence causes awkwardness between you and Steve, you can let me know in advance. Whether you need me to clarify things or distance myself from you early on, it’s all fine.”

It wasn’t that Ruby wasn’t moved by Edric’s words.

In the past, she never wanted to clarify in front of Steve that everything between her and Edric was just an illusion because she didn’t dare to let Steve know that the child in her womb was his.

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But tonight, in that moment when Edric suddenly encountered her and Steve, she felt an urge to explain to Steve that she and Edric were completely innocent and had nothing to do with each other.

Just that, Steve said, he didn’t want children…

Ruby’s mind became even more chaotic. She raised her hand, rubbed her temples, and said to Edric, “I understand. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.”

–

All the items Ruby bought with Steve that afternoon had already been delivered to her door.

Upon her return, the nanny excitedly pulled her to unwrap the packages.

With so much happening that afternoon, Ruby felt tired. Moreover, this evening, she had gathered her courage to probe Steve again, only to get the same answer – he didn’t want children. Her mood worsened, so upon seeing the nanny’s enthusiasm with each package, Ruby became even more frustrated and eventually found an excuse to leave.