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176: Unexpected News
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When Ruby arrived at the hospital, she didn’t bother turning off the engine. She jumped out of the car, her feet barely touching the ground as she sprinted toward the entrance. The automatic doors flew open, and she rushed through the hallway, bumping into a nurse but not even bothering to apologize. Her heart thudded like a war drum inside her chest, each step faster than the last as she made her way to the ward Camila had mentioned on the phone. The moment she pushed the door open and stepped into the room, her breath caught in her throat. There, lying motionless on the hospital bed, was her father—Mr. Martinez. Pale, thinned out from time and struggle, but unmistakably him. “Daddy…” she gasped, her voice barely audible. Camila stood at the side of the room, tears sliding silently down her cheeks. She nodded once, reassuring Ruby that what she was seeing was real. Ruby moved slowly at first, almost afraid that if she blinked, he would vanish. But the steady rise and fall of
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At the mention of Hector, Ruby's eyes filled with fresh tears. The sting was immediate, a deep ache she thought she had buried, but somehow, her father's voice pulled it all to the surface again. She swallowed hard before speaking, her voice low and trembling. “No, Dad… Hector didn’t harm me. Why would he? I never did anything to him. It’s true that he attacked the casino that day, and yes… Eduardo and Selena—they sold me off like I was nothing, to a monster named Don Gray. An evil old man who wanted to own me, to make me into a replica of his fiancée who had died. But it was Hector… it was Hector’s attack that saved me. If he hadn’t come when he did, if that chaos hadn’t broken out, maybe I’d still be locked up in that horrible place. Maybe I’d still be his prisoner. It was Hector who gave me a second chance at life.” Her father looked at her in stunned silence, his eyes glistening, then he finally smiled. “Then… I suppose if I ever get the chance to meet this man called Hector
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Ruby's mind drifted back to her enemies and she told herself that it was time to strike. The moment she'd been patiently waiting for had finally arrived. She reached for her phone with a sense of grim determination and dialed the man who had been working undercover to secure the footage of her stepmother’s latest scandal—the shameless encounter in the hotel room with a man young enough to be her son. As soon as he picked up, Ruby didn’t hesitate. “Release it,” she said coldly. “Post the full video. Add a caption—something loud. I want people to see her for what she truly is. Tell them how shameless she is, how the same woman who defrauded her husband who was sick in the hospital was sleeping around like a common street girl. Make it viral.” Her voice was calm, but her hands were clenched. That woman and her allies had tried to bury her. She had dragged Ruby’s name through the mud, destroyed her reputation, and tried to erase her father's legacy. It was time the world saw the truth
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After Ruby left with Camila, they both made the necessary arrangements and decided on a fresh, public reintroduction the next day. Ruby had to transform—no longer the broken woman who had once disappeared, but someone who could command the world’s attention again. Camila brought in a team of stylists who did her makeup, styled her hair into soft curls, and dressed her in a modest yet elegant cream blouse with a pearl necklace—something simple, feminine, and disarming. Her skin glowed under the lights, and though her heart was still heavy, her eyes held a certain quiet fire. She looked nothing like the frightened woman who once hid in the shadows. That evening, Ruby sat across from the renowned host, Leticia Marquez, in a well-lit studio. The show had been heavily promoted all day, teasing the long-awaited return of Ruby Martinez—the woman who had vanished on her wedding day. The atmosphere was electric. The nation was watching. Leticia leaned forward, her pen poised between her
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After the interview, Ruby left with Camila by her side. As they walked toward the car, Camila placed her hand on Ruby’s shoulder and smiled warmly. "You did perfectly well in there," she said. "Even if there isn't enough evidence to legally prove Eduardo was responsible, people aren't stupid. Everyone watching will point fingers at him. The fact that he and Selena ended up married is already more than enough to validate everything you said." Ruby gave a faint smile but said nothing. Her heart felt lighter. Meanwhile, in the cramped, dim-lit living room of Selena’s mother’s apartment, Eduardo and Selena sat side by side in front of the television. Their faces were pale and drawn, disfigured with healing burns and bandages. Selena’s mother remained locked away in her room, sobbing in shame. Ever since her scandalous video went viral, she hadn’t stepped outside. Not once. She had begged Selena and Eduardo to do something—anything—to bury the video, offering to pay whatever money
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When Ruby got into her car, she sat still for a long moment before pulling out her phone from her bag. Her fingers trembled slightly as she unlocked the screen and opened the gallery where a single photo stared back at her—Hector’s picture. It was one of the few photos she had managed to recover from her cloud storage, one she’d stared at almost every night since he died. Her voice was soft, but heavy with regret as she whispered, “Hector, it’s been more than a month since....since I… since I killed you. And not a day has passed that I haven’t thought about it. I regret it so much. I should never have acted out of rage.” She paused, her voice breaking as tears welled in her eyes. “What do I do? How can I right my wrongs, Hector? You didn't deserve what I did to you. I can’t forget you, and I can’t forgive myself. You were the one person who looked at me and saw someone special, and I… I repaid you with betrayal.” She lowered the phone to her lap, biting her lip to stifle the so
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Hector gently pried Ruby’s trembling hands away from his body, even though every cell in him ached to do the opposite—to turn around, pull her into his arms, and hold her close like he used to. But he didn’t. His voice was clipped, and unreadable. “I need to get rid of these bodies,” he said flatly, without looking at her. The moment she heard his voice, Ruby gasped sharply. It was like the air had been knocked out of her lungs. Her knees weakened, and her heart thumped wildly in her chest. It was him. It was really Hector. Alive. Breathing. Standing just inches from her. And yet… he wouldn’t even look at her. While her thoughts spun out of control—memories, regrets, guilt crashing all at once—Hector raised his phone to his ear and gave a cold order. “Come in. Bring two body bags with you.” Ruby remained frozen where she stood, staring at the blood pooling near her feet and the lifeless bodies of Eduardo and Selena. But none of it moved her. The shock that Hector was still a
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The house was quiet. The kind of silence that didn’t bring peace but stirred everything he was trying to bury. Hector stood by the window of his study, arms folded tightly across his chest, staring out into the vast backyard that once reminded him of freedom. Now, it only reminded him of Ruby. A knock came on the door. “Come in,” Hector said, his voice flat. The door creaked open, and one of his trusted men stepped inside. He looked hesitant, like he wasn’t sure if he should speak. “Well?” “She came, boss,” the underling said quietly. “Ruby.” Hector didn’t flinch, but inside, something shifted. “She said… she needs to see you. Just once. She said it’s important. That if she sees you one more time, she’ll never bother you again.” He turned away from the window and sat on the edge of his desk, one hand rubbing his jaw. “Did she say what it was about?” “No. Only that it was important. She seemed sincere. Sad.” Of course she did."I told her you were dead, just as yo
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After Ruby accepted Hector’s proposal, he stood up, taking her with him, and crashed his lips against hers, pouring every ounce of love, pride, and joy into that kiss. Around them, the room erupted in claps and cheers. Carlos whistled, Hunter grinned and clapped with both hands, while even Manuel gave a crooked smile and joined in. And to Ruby’s surprise, Anya clapped the loudest. The moment Hector pulled back from the kiss, Anya squealed in delight and rushed toward Ruby. “I’m so excited! Welcome to the family!” she said, throwing her arms around Ruby. Ruby blinked, caught off guard. She’d seen Anya earlier, tucked slightly behind Hunter, but now seeing her up close, she was stunned by how young she looked. She smiled as she gently pulled back and glanced at the ring on Anya’s finger. “Wait… you’re married?” Ruby asked with a surprised laugh. “But you look so young!” Anya giggled. “I am! Nineteen years old and married to Hunter Steele.” She said it with pride, like a girl
Will You Marry Me? 189: One Month Later
Ruby couldn’t stop smiling as she held Hector’s hand, their fingers intertwined like they’d been molded that way from the start. The past one month had felt like a fairytale—a soothing balm to every scar life had left on her. She had never known peace could feel like this. Being with Hector was like waking up to sunlight after years of cold storms. He treated her like the most precious gem in the world, never raising his voice, never letting her lift a finger when he was around. He always knew exactly what she needed—even before she said it. He was soft with her in ways no one else had ever been. The man the world feared—the cold, ruthless mafia boss known for his brutality—became someone entirely different when he was with her. He was gentle, warm and patient. Even Camilla, who had once pointed a gun at Hector’s head, eventually had to admit that Hector brought out the best in Ruby—and perhaps, Ruby brought out the best in him too. Her father had adjusted well to the ne
Will You Marry Me? 188: Drenched And Devoured
Ruby clung to Hector’s chest, holding him tightly as sleep slowly overtook her. With her arms wrapped around him and his steady heartbeat beneath her ear, she drifted into a deep, peaceful sleep. By the time she opened her eyes again, the morning sun had already begun streaming through the curtains. She blinked a few times and reached across the bed—only to find it empty. She sat up immediately, heart racing. “Hector?” she called out, glancing around the room. “Hector?” Her voice wavered. Was it all a dream? Her hand flew to her lips—the place he had kissed her the night before. The warmth of his touch, the passion, the softness of his voice... it had all felt so real. Her eyes welled up with tears. “No,” she whispered, “It felt too real to be a dream.” Just then, the bathroom door opened. Hector stepped out with a towel slung around his waist, his hair damp and messy from a shower, water glistening across his chest. His skin was golden under the light, his sharp jawline
Will You Marry Me? 187: Get Out
When Camila arrived home, the last thing she expected to see was Antonio leaning casually against her front door, arms crossed and a soft smile playing on his lips. For a moment, her heart softened at the sight of him—tall, and familiar. She walked up to him with a smile of her own and pulled him into a warm, slow kiss. He leaned into it, surprised but pleased. When they parted, he raised an eyebrow. "Okay," he said. "What was that for? You’re unusually sweet today. Should I be worried?" Camila chuckled as she fished out her keys. “I don’t know,” she said. “Maybe I’m just catching some of Ruby’s happiness. It’s contagious, I guess.” Antonio followed her inside, closing the door behind them. “Hmm. Ruby… happy,” he repeated with a dry laugh. “That’s good. Really good. But sometimes I wonder if you two came out of the same womb, with how strongly you feel about her.” Camila snorted as she dropped her bag by the couch. “You wouldn’t understand,” she said, walking into the kitche
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Seeing Camila standing there with a gun pointed straight at Hector, Ruby instinctively stepped in front of him. “What are you doing?” she asked, her voice sharp and protective. Without hesitation, she moved forward and snatched the gun from Camila, tossing it across the room. Camila’s eyes widened in disbelief. “I should be the one asking you that! Why is this monster in your room?” Hector smirked from behind Ruby. “Camila,” he said calmly, “you know, I never got the chance to say I admire your loyalty. It’s… impressive.” Camila glared at him, then turned to Ruby. “What the hell is going on here? Are you seriously sitting with a ghost?” Hector, unbothered, sat down and crossed his legs, silently watching the drama unfold. Ruby took a breath. “I’ll explain everything. Hector survived, Camila. He’s been alive… and he’s been protecting me. He’s not here to hurt me. He saved me.” “I still don’t get it.” “The bottom line is…” Ruby hesitated, then looked straight at Camila.
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After the passion was spent, Hector pulled away and slowly reached for his clothes. The heat between them had cooled, leaving behind an echo of everything they’d shared—everything they’d lost and what still lingered in the air like a ghost. Without a word, he began to dress, his movements quiet, detached, as though what had just happened didn’t exist or had never meant anything. Ruby lay there for a moment, watching him. Her heart pounded against her chest—not from desire anymore, but fear. Fear that this would be the last time she'd see him. Fear that this was goodbye. She quickly got out of bed, wrapping the sheet around her as she rushed to him, throwing her arms around his torso from behind, pressing her face against his bare back. “Please, Hector,” she whispered, her voice already breaking. “Please… don’t go.” Hector froze. He didn’t move and said nothing. She clutched him tighter, her arms trembling. “Don’t walk away from me. Not like this.” He gently pried her hands
Will You Marry Me? 184: The Man At The Door
The house was quiet. The kind of silence that didn’t bring peace but stirred everything he was trying to bury. Hector stood by the window of his study, arms folded tightly across his chest, staring out into the vast backyard that once reminded him of freedom. Now, it only reminded him of Ruby. A knock came on the door. “Come in,” Hector said, his voice flat. The door creaked open, and one of his trusted men stepped inside. He looked hesitant, like he wasn’t sure if he should speak. “Well?” “She came, boss,” the underling said quietly. “Ruby.” Hector didn’t flinch, but inside, something shifted. “She said… she needs to see you. Just once. She said it’s important. That if she sees you one more time, she’ll never bother you again.” He turned away from the window and sat on the edge of his desk, one hand rubbing his jaw. “Did she say what it was about?” “No. Only that it was important. She seemed sincere. Sad.” Of course she did."I told her you were dead, just as yo
Will You Marry Me? 183: Just Once
Hector gently pried Ruby’s trembling hands away from his body, even though every cell in him ached to do the opposite—to turn around, pull her into his arms, and hold her close like he used to. But he didn’t. His voice was clipped, and unreadable. “I need to get rid of these bodies,” he said flatly, without looking at her. The moment she heard his voice, Ruby gasped sharply. It was like the air had been knocked out of her lungs. Her knees weakened, and her heart thumped wildly in her chest. It was him. It was really Hector. Alive. Breathing. Standing just inches from her. And yet… he wouldn’t even look at her. While her thoughts spun out of control—memories, regrets, guilt crashing all at once—Hector raised his phone to his ear and gave a cold order. “Come in. Bring two body bags with you.” Ruby remained frozen where she stood, staring at the blood pooling near her feet and the lifeless bodies of Eduardo and Selena. But none of it moved her. The shock that Hector was still a
