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Chapter 327 Don’t Cry For Me

Author: Olivia GW
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-24 14:18:45

(Lydia)

It had been a couple of days since Thomas and I returned to the mansion. I wandered through the quiet rooms, my mind elsewhere, thinking of all the things that needed to be done.

The kids were at preschool, and Thomas had gone into the office early, leaving me alone with my thoughts. The weight of everything sat heavy on my shoulders, a quiet pressure I couldn’t shake.

I pulled out my phone and tried calling Ruby. She’d been on my mind ever since we got back, and though I knew she was avoiding the mansion, I wanted to check in with her. But as the phone rang and rang, I already knew she wouldn’t pick up. It went to voicemail.

I sighed, typing a quick message instead: Hey, Ruby. I hope you’re okay. Let’s catch up soon. I miss you.

To think we used to live under the same roof and now I have to text her like this.

Within a minute, her response came back.

Hey, Lyds. Sorry I missed your call. Been really busy looking for an apartment with Adam. I’ll call you soon, okay?

I stared a
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