Burn Me Once Burn With Me (Ruby Grayson) novel Chapter 505

At Ruby’s words, Gennifer’s eyes widened in obvious shock, her surprise too raw to mask. “What did you say?”

Ruby’s lips curled into a wry, almost teasing smile. “When did I ever say I wasn’t going?”

She folded her arms, arching a brow with a touch of challenge. “From start to finish, I haven’t refused— not a single word.”

“You’re all so righteously indignant, as if I’ve committed some unforgivable crime.”

Ruby chuckled, even clapping her hands lightly, her tone light and almost amused—yet everyone around her stiffened, discomfort flickering across their faces.

And it was true.

Never once had Ruby said she wouldn’t go; they’d simply rushed to take the moral high ground and pass judgment.

Realizing this, the group’s expressions turned awkward, and when their eyes fell on Ruby again, there was a hint of apology in their gaze.

Meanwhile, not far away, Sylas was quietly helping two elderly people toward a quieter corner of the lobby.

Ruby, however, drifted her gaze away, looking calmly—almost lazily—at Gennifer. “I hope what you said is true. Don’t make me come all this way for nothing.”

The statement landed like a verdict—final and unyielding.

Yet Gennifer was still puzzled. Why the sudden change in Ruby’s attitude? Hadn’t she flatly refused to be involved with the Grayson family or Frieda? Was she really moved by some sense of familial duty after hearing about Frieda’s breakdown?

A dozen questions tumbled in her mind, but she found no answers and could only push her confusion aside for now.

She clenched her fists, feeling both uneasy and victorious. She didn’t understand Ruby’s motives, but at least she’d achieved her goal.

“Alright, sis. I’ll wait for you at the office tomorrow,” Gennifer said, forcing a friendly smile before turning to leave.

“Hold on,” Hayley called out before she could go.

Gennifer stopped, impatience edging her voice. “What is it now? Is there something else?”

Realizing it wasn’t Ruby who’d called her, Gennifer’s irritation deepened.

Ruby noticed the change, her gaze fixing on Gennifer with a cold, sharp glint.

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