Chapter 217

After taking a shower, Ruth’s body finally smelled good. The faint stench of the restroom no longer shrouded her.

However, her happiness only lasted for ten minutes. Another thing became more problematic.

Her menstrual cramps got a lot worse.

After Abel took a shower in another bedroom, he sat at the dining table and waited for half an hour. However, Ruth did not come downstairs.

His dissatisfaction increased.

Although the weather was hot, the temperature in the dining room dropped sharply.

Abel was always emotionally stable. Even when he was taciturn, he never showed it on his face. Mrs. Greenwell and Mr. Jackson rarely saw him like this, so they were frightened.

Mr. Jackson hesitated, then said, “Maybe the madam is too tired, so she went to bed first. After all, it’s late now.”

“Is 9:30 p.m. late?” Abel asked.

Mr. Jackson could not say anything.

“Were the things in the car meant for the madam? Women are often in a bad mood when they have their period. They also easily get