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104. Coming Along?...

Author: sammie
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-23 21:43:49

~Ruby's POV~

The weekend had started early, with the three of us tackling the house like a team preparing for battle. I watched Rhett and little Ruby buzzing around the house, half laughing and half bickering, but surprisingly, they were getting things done.

“Why are you both here? Are you done cleaning your room?” I asked, catching them loitering in the hallway.

“Sure, Mum… we definitely are,” Little Ruby said with a wide grin that seemed too perfect.

I narrowed my eyes at her suspiciously.

“We honestly are… want to take a look?” Rhett chimed in, crossing his arms with confidence.

The look in their eyes made me pause. Could they actually be telling the truth?

“No need for that… I'll take your word for it,” I said, testing them with a smile.

“Seriously, Mum?” Rhett asked, clearly surprised.

“Not at all. Lead the way to your room,” I said, watching their faces fall.

When we reached the door, Little Ruby swung it open with a dramatic flourish. “See? All neat and clean,” she declared pro
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