“Ruth.”
“I understand he’s hurt, but he’s taking it too far, Mabel.”
“I was going to tell him about the children during the picnic.” My voice cracked. “Now the tabloids have taken that moment from me.”
Ruth sighed. “I know how much you wanted him to hear it from you.”
“I just wanted one thing to happen the way I planned.”
She was quiet for a moment.
“I’ll be talking to Kyu-hun tonight. He better go back and talk some sense into his friend or I’ll have no choice but to slap it into him.”
“Ruth!”
We burst into a laugh.
“Don’t be ridiculous, Ruth.”
“You know I’m a good girl. But I can also be a b,itch if anyone dares mess with my bestie. I’m not taking chances.”
I chuckled. “Seriously, I’m fine, Ruth.”
“Are you sure, Mabel?”
“Yes, I am,” I lied.
Seconds of silence followed befor
