A playful smile appeared on his lips. "If you don't love your woman properly, why leave her for someone else to cherish?"
Half an hour later.
When Jack went upstairs, he found Ruby on the terrace, speaking softly on the phone.
"I really don’t have a choice. I need the money. Can you come by tomorrow for a house inspection? There’s a place closer to the kindergarten that’s available for rent... Alright, let’s finalize it then."
After hanging up, Ruby stared at her phone, lost in thought. Her face reflected a mixture of sadness and hesitation.
Jack waited for her to snap out of her thoughts before he approached her.
"Did you have the cake?"
Ruby turned to him, quickly masking her sadness. She smiled gently, her pale complexion glowing softly. Her voice was sweet, with no trace of sorr
