Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 137: Blood

The soft glow of the morning sun streamed through the curtains as Ruby finished brushing her hair. She stared at her reflection in the mirror, gently adjusting her blouse over her small bump.

It was still barely noticeable, but she could feel the weight of it, both physically and emotionally. Today felt different. Not just because she was going to the hospital for her routine check-up, but because today, she had made a decision.

Rayna stepped into the room, already dressed and ready, her keys dangling from her fingers. "You ready, Rubes?"

Ruby turned, smiling softly. "Yeah, just need to grab my bag."

They both walked out to the hallway together. As Ruby slipped on her flats, she glanced up at Rayna, curiosity flickering in her eyes. "So... did you talk to him?"

Rayna nodded as she opened the front door. "Yeah. I told him you agreed to meet. We agreed he’d come by this evening."

Ruby chuckled lightly. "Seems he’s anxious. Can’t even wait until the evening to fix things."

"Can you blame him?" Rayna teased, nudging her. "You were sweet to him, Rubes. Sweet and honest and strong. Men don’t forget that kind of thing."

Ruby rolled her eyes but couldn’t help the warmth in her cheeks. "I wasn’t that sweet."

"You were," Rayna said with a knowing smile. "That was why he wanted it to be this morning and when I said no, he went on to ask why he couldn’t come this morning," Rayna said and Ruby’s expression turned serious.

"Did you tell him why?" she asked curiously and Rayna shrugged. f.re(e) w.e(b)nov el.c.om

"Why not? He already knows about the baby so I told him it was your check-up. He offered to join us but I declined. He couldn’t go when you both hadn’t sort things out besides, I figured it was something you should go through without pressure."

"Thanks," Ruby said sincerely. "I appreciate that."

So he wanted to do fatherly duties? Had he thought about what would she’d say? Or did he think she’d just agree to take him back just because Rayna talked to her? She mused, a smile curling on the corners of her lips.

But could she even delay with taking him back? She was at fault and so was he. He’d suffered enough for it and he’d even paved the way for her by divorcing Ivy. But how would meeting him without all the anger feel like?

They got into Rayna’s car and soon pulled out of the driveway, the soft hum of the engine filling the morning air. Ruby looked out the window, letting the wind flutter through her hair as they moved through quiet streets.

She was nervous. Not just about seeing Stefan later, but also about the check-up. Every visit to the hospital reminded her how fragile life was—how easily things could change. Especially now.

A few minutes into the drive, Rayna frowned and tapped the steering wheel. The car gave a strange lurch.

"That didn’t feel right," she muttered.

Another hundred meters later, the engine sputtered and the car rolled to a slow stop by the side of the road.

on," Rayna groaned, putting it in

the hood and

give Rayna space. She squinted up at the sky. The day was still early,

what it

be the battery or

sharp sound tore through

that sounded

and

racing toward them—fast, too fast. The tires screeched louder as the driver made no move to slow down. It wasn’t swerving. It wasn’t stopping. And it was heading straight for

Time froze.

too, her hands still

Her heart pounded in her ears. She wanted to run, scream, something. But her feet felt glued to the

was

from behind and pulled her away with a force that knocked

the speeding car zipped

swerved violently, just barely avoiding Rayna’s car before it sped off into the distance,

second, there was only

her. Ruby opened her eyes, her breath coming in gasps. She

Stefan.

arms still half-wrapped around her. He was the one

okay?" he asked quickly, his voice shaky, laced with fear as

but no words came out. Her whole body trembled. Her throat was tight. She

Stefan hadn’t saved her, what would’ve happened to her and her baby? What about Rayna? Would they had died just because she was

rushed over. "Oh my God, Ruby! Are

closer look at Ruby

and another gasped

she whispered, her voice suddenly sharp with panic.

turned immediately. "What?

a dark stain was spreading across Ruby’s pants. Right

"No. No, no, no. This can’t be

the moment her eyes saw it, her

baby..." she murmured, and

caught her just in time as she collapsed. Her

Rayna screamed. "We need to get her to

his arms and raced to the backseat of the car. "Rayna, forget the car. Get in your car. I’ll