Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 49: Helplessness

Later that evening, after Ethan left and the house settled into a quiet hum, Ruby found herself sitting at the edge of the bed, waiting for Stefan, who was downstairs having a few drinks.

She glanced at her phone which was in her hand, and her heart felt heavy as Rayna’s thoughts crossed her mind.

She had promised Rayna she would call last night, but she hadn’t seen the time. She should’ve also called earlier today but then, so much had happened — the dance, the unexpected visit from Ethan, the confusing emotions swirling inside her— everything had made her lost track of time.

How was she now? How was the case? Had she been able to resolve the case or was it still on? Were they charging her to court? Her mind buzzed with questions she knew only Rayna could answer and she sighed.

Feeling guilty, Ruby quickly dialed Rayna’s number, pressing the phone close to her ear.

It rang only twice before Rayna answered, her voice sounding tired and strained.

"Hello?"

"Rayna," Ruby said softly. "I’m so sorry. I should have called you last night. Things got a little crazy here..."

There was a small pause on the other end, then a soft, weary laugh.

"It’s okay, Rubes. I figured you were busy," she said as she pushed away from her laptop.

Ruby’s chest tightened at how exhausted her best friend sounded. It wasn’t like Rayna to sound this defeated. Normally, she was full of energy, even when she was stressed. It just goes to show how much this was weighing on her.

"I still feel awful," Ruby said. "I’ve been thinking about you all day. How are things going with... you know, everything?"

Rayna let out a long, shaky sigh. "Not great," she admitted. "Not great at all."

twisted. "What happened?" she asked, her voice dropping to a

stall, but they’re being aggressive. They filed another motion today, claiming I cost the company hundreds of

gasped, her hand flying to her mouth.

"But proving that? It’s not so easy. They have money, Ruby. They have fancy lawyers who know how to twist things and make it

her eyes tightly, trying to push down

could one mistake put you in

gave another tired laugh, but this one was tinged with sadness. "Yeah, I figured. They saw the

saying about all of this?" Ruby asked and Rayna laughed despite

found. I’m not saying she should’ve stayed to pay for damages, I mean I hired her so it’s my

hated being so far away. She hated knowing her best friend was hurting and she couldn’t do anything but listen

can do?" Ruby asked, her voice trembling slightly. "Anything at

already doing it," Rayna said. "Just... being there. Letting me

throat aching. "I wish I

being happy helps too," Rayna added, her voice softening. "Tell me something good, Rubes. Please. I need to

best friend Ethan came to visit today. He’s really nice. Not at

me about it," she said and Ruby went on

apart in character though? She’s just so bitter and hates people," Rayna said and Ruby

even though we’re twins. She only talks to me about few things or when she’s really happy," Ruby

talk about her. How’s Stefan?" Rayna said, not

cheeks warmed instantly, and she was

sweet and patient. Every day, I fall a little more for him

warm pause