Chapter 280

Ruth had just sat down. When she heard Lyla’s voice, she subconsciously stood up.

Abel followed her and stood up as well. He took her hand and patted it to tell her to relax.

Lyla approached them. She was in disbelief when she saw Abel’s action.

However, she showed no mercy. “If I didn’t read the news on the Internet last night, I still wouldn’t know who my daughter-in-law was.”

The news of Blakewell Corporation’s president making a public appearance to welcome Harper Williams had spread over the night.

Lyla and Gabriel’s understanding of their son and Apollo’s tip-off convinced them that their relationship was more than just business.

“Mom, I was thoughtless. I should have visited you two earlier,” Ruth sincerely apologized.

“At least you know that you’re thoughtless.”

Ruth lowered her head and said nothing.

Abel helplessly said, “Mom, Ruth has just been discharged from the hospital. Don’t scare her.”

His words were effective. Lyla paused for a few seconds and beckoned to Ru