Ruth didn’t know why, but hearing Raymond’s low, calm voice made her eyes sting again, bringing a strange sense of vulnerability. He had already seen her at her worst, and she desperately didn’t want him to think she was a mess.
“If you need anything, just tell me. I’ll help you,” Raymond said gently. He wasn’t used to speaking like this, so he carefully slowed his words. He didn’t have much experience comforting others and resorted to the simplest way he knew: sharing good news.
He figured Ruth might not want to go on the date he had planned. The small surprise he prepared had already been ruined by Justin.
“The role for the audition is yours. No one can take it away. They should contact Rebecca tomorrow to arrange the contract.”
Ruth looked up at Raymond. She had suspected this, but
