Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 88: Hope 2

It had been three days since she’d arrived in Florittle with Rayna, and just yesterday she’d made the decision to stop running—from her feelings, from the truth, from the man she had unwillingly fallen for. She didn’t know what the future held, but what she did know was that she couldn’t let the past dictate her every step.

With a quiet sigh, she pushed the covers off and sat up, brushing her hair back with her fingers. Her body felt tired but rested, and a faint nausea still lingered as it had every morning lately. She moved slowly toward the door, the scent of something warm and toasty already drifting through the air.

She followed the aroma into the small kitchen and smiled as she spotted Rayna standing over the stove, humming to herself while flipping something in a pan.

"Morning," Ruby said softly.

Rayna turned around immediately, her smile bright and genuine. "Hey, you’re up. I was just about to bring you something in bed."

"I could’ve helped," Ruby said, stepping further into the kitchen.

Rayna quickly waved her off. "No way. You’re not lifting a finger, missy. You’re pregnant, remember?"

"I’m pregnant," Ruby echoed, her voice barely above a whisper as she rested her hand on her stomach again. Sometimes, saying it out loud still felt surreal.

Rayna reached into the fridge and pulled out a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, handing it to her with a smirk. "No coffee for you anymore. Juice it is."

Ruby accepted the glass with a chuckle. "Thanks, Mum." f.(r)eewe/bnov\ll.com

"Hey, I take my honorary godmother duties seriously," Rayna said with a playful wink before turning back to the stove. "Now, sit your cute little self down and relax. Breakfast is almost ready."

her juice slowly. The tartness was refreshing, and

time Rayna finished and set the table, the scent of pancakes, scrambled eggs, and

is

said, sitting down across from her. "Eat.

didn’t need to be told twice. Her appetite had been unpredictable lately probably due to her mood, but this morning, her stomach

watched her with a satisfied smile. "Okay, seeing you eat

said between bites.

the table.

paused for a moment, setting her fork down as her eyes grew distant. "I’ve been thinking

giving her time to finish

open an event planning center," Ruby said finally. "You know, something small at first. Birthdays, engagements, corporate

eyes lit up. "You

her glass. "If I start now, I can get it up and running before I get too close to

she and not a he?" Rayna asked in amusement and Ruby

a feeling," she said with a

a

on what-ifs anymore. I want to live on my own and do all I can

Ruby I know," Rayna said, reaching over to squeeze her hand. "And guess what? I’m in. I’ll

Ruby blinked, surprised. "Really?"