Burn Me Once Burn With Me (Ruby Grayson) novel Chapter 116

But saying that to her sounded a bit like asking, "Why not just eat cake?"—completely out of touch.

"Just get the divorce over with."

She tossed out the words without thinking, but the person beside her couldn't hide his excitement and took a step forward. "When?"

Ruby's eyes widened in disbelief.

What kind of reaction was that?

Her silence only made Sylas more anxious; he fidgeted, scratching his head as if trying to pull the answer out of thin air. Linda, standing off to the side, pressed her fingers to her forehead in exasperation.

Honestly, was this really the same proud, untouchable heir who used to command every room? He was practically tripping over himself to sign up as someone's stepdad.

Ruby, for her part, was wary of bringing up the past. "No comment."

Sylas didn't push further, though a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

He'd find out on his own.

Still, who was this man that had her and didn't cherish her—so much so that it had come to divorce? The thought darkened his gaze, a storm brewing behind his calm exterior.

But the next instant, looking at Ruby, his eyes softened again.

Linda watched all these shifts in Sylas's expression with silent awe.

A hush fell over the three of them, each lost in their own thoughts. Of the group, Ruby seemed the most at ease.

"Rocking horse…"

The quiet made Ruby notice the shift in Mira's mood. The little girl, who had been so curious and content when they'd left, was now squirming in her stroller, her tiny hands reaching for something, her face scrunched as if she was about to cry.

Ruby's heart jumped.

"What's wrong, sweetheart?"

She bent down, scooping Mira into her arms and gently rocking her. Normally, this was all it took for Mira to break into giggles and applause, but today she just whimpered and clung to Ruby, her face still twisted with discomfort.

Linda stepped closer, eyes flicking to Mira's diaper. "Maybe she needs changing?"

Ruby shook her head.

She'd changed her just before they left.

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