RUBY'S POV
I sat across from Lilac at the little café on the corner. I’d just finished unloading everything on her, from Dominic's dead wife to his daughter and the money. Every little detail spilled out of me like a flood.
Lilac as usual, sat calmly, listening without interrupting. It was one of the things I loved most about her. She never cut me off or tried to fix things too early. She just listened.
When I finally stopped, my voice was hoarse and my throat was dry. Lilac motioned for the waitress. “One cappuccino and a bottle of water, please,” she said softly, then turned back to me.
“You done?” she asked.
“Yeah.” I slumped back in my chair, suddenly exhausted. “I think that’s everything.”
Lilac nodded, her eyes scanning me carefully. “And you’re sure you’re not leaving anything
