Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 158

Chapter 158: Surprise!

Stefan went silent, weighing everything.

Elizabeth continued, her tone softening. "Besides, she deserves this, Stefan. After all she’s been through—being dragged into this mess, the pregnancy, the media frenzy... give her the fairytale, please."

A slow smile crept onto Stefan’s face as he thought about Ruby walking down the aisle as his bride for real with him being able to see her. "You’re right."

"Of course I am."

"Let’s do it, then. Let’s plan it in three weeks. But I want this one bigger. Better. Grand. I want her to feel like the most loved woman on earth."

Elizabeth chuckled softly. "Now that, I can make happen."

They exchanged a few more logistical notes before ending the call. Stefan sat on the bed, thoughtful, already running through the possibilities in his head. His heart raced—not with anxiety, but with anticipation as he returned into the room and sat on the bed close to Ruby.

He turned to Ruby, who had set her book aside and was now watching him with curious eyes.

"Everything okay?" she asked softly.

He leaned over and kissed her forehead. "More than okay."

Ruby tilted her head. "Was it about the video?"

"Some of it," he admitted. "But also... we’ve got a party to attend. A business anniversary."

"Oh?"

"Yeah. Just for a few hours. Mr. Rogers wants to meet us in person."

Ruby nodded slowly. "Okay... if it’ll help clear the air."

Stefan smiled, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "And after that..."

"After that?" she echoed.

He grinned. "You’ll see."

The warmth should have been comforting, but Ruby stirred

soft footfalls. No low murmur of Stefan’s voice on a call. No faint

in a

in bed. The other side was empty—no impression left in

work? He

her feet, her robe slipping around her frame as

living room, she thought after checking the bathroom. Or maybe downstairs, working on something or about to leave for work. Maybe he’d just gotten caught up and hadn’t wanted to wake

left without a word tugged at

nearly bumped into a maid walking past with a small basket of

morning, ma’am," the maid

hair back. "Good morning. Um... did Stefan already leave

head. "No, ma’am. He’s

Ruby blinked, surprised. "Really?"

maid nodded. "He’s been downstairs since early. But he said not

as a wave of relief washed over her, laced with just a hint of guilt. Of course he hadn’t just left.

she

her way toward the staircase, her bare feet light against the polished wood. As she descended the grand steps, she expected to hear his voice. Maybe on the phone.

made

laughter that was familiar, bright,

No. It couldn’t be.

sitting room—and

the plush couch with a travel bag by her side, was Rayna. Smiling. Glowing. As

Ruby whispered, her voice

she turned toward her. "Finally! Sleeping beauty’s

"Oh my

forward without thinking, arms flinging around her best friend, holding her tightly like she never wanted to

her back

back just enough to

surprise you," Rayna

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