"Is Otiz hurt?" asked Ruby, trying to distract herself from crying."Yes, and he needs surgery on his head." Ed nodded."Oh? Is it really serious?" For a moment, Ruby worried about someone else rather than her own situation.Yes, that's precisely why I'm furious with Pedro and Marco. Their mistake is too big to be forgiven. How dare they not heed my warning?" Ed hissed, then grabbed his phone. He called someone with a fiery tone, talking about Marco Reyes.Ruby turned her face away. That was the reason. Ruby had found it. She didn't know if Ed could forgive her.That anger made Ruby realize that what was important now wasn't herself but the baby she was carrying. The child had to be safe. Ruby knew she couldn't fight if Ed decided he didn't want it."If you're busy, just go. I'll sleep after this," said Ruby, still smoothly because her decision was already firm."You'll be here alone." Ed certainly refused."I... contacted my f
“Books? Oh, come on, that's so boring! Such an old person's hobby.” Liz retorted sharply, shaking her head.“Listen!” Esli commanded that she be quiet.Ruby, who had been struggling to speak, silently thanked him. She didn't need any interruptions that would make her regret it. Returning Ed to Liz was already difficult enough; seeing Liz belittle Ed made her feel even worse.But Ruby kept reminding herself that there was another life she had to consider.“Ed also loves coffee, but he said he’s trying to like tea more.”It was just a random little fact, but Ruby choked up again, and this time tears fell. Ruby bowed her head, pretending to fix the straps of her coat to avoid being seen.“Ed also likes horseback riding. He might often be at the beach, trying to cheer himself up because of Javier’s death.”Ruby’s tears flowed even more because she remembered the kindness she had received while at that house. Though brief, she felt the lov
“Do you know why you're still breathing right now?” Ed inquired, lowering his crossed legs.In front of him, Marco was trembling and kneeling, shaking his head. He was grateful for the situation, but he truly didn’t know.His handsome and sympathetic face was not only unrecognizable but also deformed. His once straight nose was now bent because it was broken. Ed had kicked him earlier. Because of the injury to his shoulder, Ed had resorted to more kicking.“Mayte. I don’t owe her anything, but it feels wrong to kill you outright without considering the past,” Ed said.“Don Rosas, I wouldn’t have done this if Pedro hadn’t provoked me. I just…”"I don't care who provoked who; just admit that you wanted to oppose me. You even helped the Carlos family escape, didn’t you? I let it go. Because my wife was fine afterward, I didn't pursue it. But you foolishly tried again?”
“Eh? This?” Liz cursed inwardly. She was using her regular phone because she didn't want to replace it. All her photos and friends' contacts were there, but maybe she should have swapped it out yesterday, not just her clothes."I... Father gave it to me. So, I threw the old one away." Liz lied with relief."Threw it away?" Ed raised an eyebrow. He was surprised because he remembered clearly how much Liz loved the phone he gave her."Yes. I prefer this one. It's a new and attractive model." Liz showed off the array of sparkling stones on the back of the phone."Oh, I also changed the number. My father said it was for security. Give me your phone." Liz extended her hand. After she found an answer that sounded right to her, her reasoning flowed more smoothly.Ed was still very puzzled, but he handed over his phone. He watched with a furrowed brow as Liz entered the new number under her name. She had already gotten Ed's phone number from Es
"LIZ!" Ed opened the door and barged in."What?" Liz, already seated, lowered her phone, surprised to see Ed return, breathless."You..." Ed approached Liz, pointing at her. "You're angry with me, aren't you?" Ed asked.Liz scowled, opting not to probe further, eager to hear Ed's perspective. When you don't know anything, the best course of action is to wait and listen."Angelo... I met him. I know," Ed said, sitting in the chair he had left the previous night.Ed wiped his face, the throbbing pain in his damaged side returning, as he had to decide on something caused by that injury."You still don't want it?" Ed inquired, reaching for Liz's hand. He remembered Liz saying that day that she didn't want to be pregnant. No wonder her behavior was strange.However, Liz couldn't possibly understand. Liz could only remain silent. She was still guessing where the conversation was heading. She didn't even recognize the name Angelo Ed mentioned."It's not that I didn't want it at all. I panick
"You're not feeling nauseous or wanting to vomit, are you?" Ed asked Liz, who was sitting next to him.The car they were in was speeding along, and they had already covered half of the trip without any problems. Liz appeared fine, which was unusual.The distance from Ed's house to the hospital was quite far, as yesterday he had taken Liz to the nearest hospital from the warehouse where Pedro was held captive. During the trip, Ed was not used to seeing Liz well. She had been typing and reading without any issues."I'm not nauseous anymore." Liz shrugged, not taking her eyes off the phone screen."Did the doctor give you anti-nausea medication?" Ed asked."Yes." Liz answered nonchalantly. She thought Ed was talking about the nausea from her pregnancy."No wonder." Ed didn't question it further. It made sense.But then he noticed something else unusual."What are you actually doing? Who have you been contacting all this time?" Ed asked curiously. It was unusual to see Liz paying so much
"Am I cursed? Are you kidding? That finger should be pointing at your own face!" Liz snapped.It was a startling outburst, but Ed wasn't too surprised after remembering how Liz had also been brave enough to confront Mia in the warehouse where Pedro was held captive yesterday."You dare to fight me now?! This bitch finally reveals her true face!" Mia, of course, was immediately furious."Bitch? Funny. You're the one married to a rapist, which means you're the bitch! You're such a slut that you willingly accepted that disgusting man as your husband. You want love so badly, you don't care what kind of man he is!" Liz knew what had happened in detail because Esli had asked Ruby about the incident that put her in the hospital. But the barrage of insults was shocking. No one expected Liz to say such things.The living room fell silent. Tita, Ed, and even Mia were stunned, staring at Liz."You... you..." Mia was red with anger but too shocked to respond.
In the dim light, Ed gazed at Liz and slowly lay back down."Well, good night." Ed pulled Liz's body close and hugged her.He didn't close his eyes immediately, unable to wipe the odd feeling from his lips.The kiss shouldn't have been wrong or strange. It should have been normal, as usual, but for some reason, it didn't feel right to Ed. There was something different.A small difference. The way Liz breathed or moved her lips was different. After that, Ed usually understood what Liz wanted. Liz would hold her breath, or if she wanted more, her breathing would become more rapid.Liz was serene at this moment. Like an undisturbed surface of water."It was just a kiss," Ed thought as he closed his eyes.He was fussing over something unnecessary. Liz might just be tired, or maybe he was too tired, making a big deal out of something trivial.Ed decided to let go of the odd feeling. There is no need to overthink it; a kiss is just a