Wake up From The Dream

“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