Ruth's blood ran cold. What was Caleb's mother doing here?
Mrs. Mason's gaze remained fixed on Ruth long after the housekeeper had left the room. For a few seconds, neither of them spoke. Her eyes moved round Ruth.
“Are you just going to stand there?“
Ruth swallowed. “Good day mother.“
She gave a weak smile.
"Sit down, Ruth." Her voice was calm, almost gentle.
Ruth hesitated before lowering herself onto the sofa opposite her. The elegant woman folded her hands on her lap and studied Ruth carefully. "You've lost weight."
Ruth forced a faint smile. "I've been through a lot of changes."
"I know." The answer caught Ruth off guard.
Mrs. Mason sighed quietly. "I should have spoken to you a long time ago."
Ruth remained silent. She wasn't sure where this conversation was going.
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