After Lucy left with her entourage, Natalie quietly asked Ruby what had happened.
Ruby shook her head. “Ms. Roberts just came to look around.”
Natalie frowned. “She’s making things difficult for you because of me. I’m sorry, Ruby. I keep dragging the people around me into trouble.”
“Mrs. Roberts, you shouldn’t think that way,” Ruby said firmly. “If… Ms. Roberts is truly giving you a hard time, then that’s on her. It’s never the victim’s fault.”
Natalie’s frown softened, and a faint smile appeared.
Life was harsh, but there were always people who could soothe her spirit.
“Ruby, I need your help with something.”
She took Ruby’s hand and whispered her plan.
Jayden had chosen Isabelle as his date. Natalie couldn’t just stand by. This was her closest opportunity to reach the Jen
