Chapter 699

After taking a shower, Ruth curled up under the covers and listened to the pitter-pattering of water in the bathroom. Her heart felt a little itchy with longing.

There were too many people at home tonight, which meant they had not had much chance to talk. Especially Charles, who was very concerned about meeting at the Acker family’s place, and with whom Ruth had spent a lot of time persuading.

Only God knew how much she wanted to spend time alone with Abel.

Her phone buzzed. Ruth picked it up and saw that it was a message from Reina. She had sent a screenshot of a chat.

That Prideful *sshat: I still don’t think it’s appropriate to avoid the Blakewell family and go to the Acker family. Can you ask Ruth if any of the uncles from the Blakewell family will also be at the Acker family’s place?

Reina: Why don’t you ask her yourself?

That Prideful *sshat: You ask.

Charles, who may have temporarily lost his mind due to Ruth calling him “daddy,” came to his senses and felt that somethin