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."

voice dropping to a whisper like speaking louder might somehow make

court date sooner than we thought," Rayna said. "My lawyer’s doing what he can to stall, but they’re

mouth. "That’s ridiculous! You didn’t even

It’s not so easy. They have money, Ruby. They have fancy lawyers who know how to twist things and make it look

down the anger and helplessness

she said fiercely. "You’re the most hardworking, loyal person I know. How could one mistake put you in this kind of situation. I bet they’ve been looking

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

of yours doing or saying about all of this?" Ruby

stayed to pay for damages, I mean I hired her so it’s my responsibility but disappearing the way she did? It’s almost like she knowingly did this to ruin me or something," she said almost at the

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

I can do?" Ruby asked, her voice

Rayna said. "Just... being there. Letting me vent. It helps more than you

hard, her throat aching. "I wish I could do more," she

added, her voice softening. "Tell me something good, Rubes. Please. I

best friend Ethan came to visit today. He’s really nice. Not at all what I expected. And I almost spilled!" She

about it," she said and Ruby went

sister so much apart in character though? She’s just so bitter

Ray. I mean, she doesn’t exactly like me even though we’re twins. She only talks to me about few things or when she’s really

Stefan?" Rayna said, not

was

been amazing," Ruby said softly. "He’s been so sweet and patient. Every day, I fall a little more for him and it scares me,

warm pause on the