Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 159: Meant To Be

The soft hum of the chandelier above cast golden shadows across the elegant dining table as Ruby, Stefan, and Rayna sat down to enjoy their breakfast together.

The air smelled of buttered toast, grilled sausages, warm croissants, and a fresh fruit platter laid out neatly before them.

Ruby’s place, in particular, had been curated with special care—no eggs anywhere in sight. Stefan had remembered. After her morning sickness episode the previous day, he made sure never to include anything that might trigger her queasiness.

Ruby picked up a croissant and nibbled at it slowly, occasionally stealing glances at Rayna who was humming as she poured herself some tea.

"So," Ruby began with a smile, "how was your flight?" she asked, not because she was curious about it—what exciting thing could happen during a flight—but because she just wanted to talk to Rayna and listen to her talk.

Seeing Rayna just made her realize just how much she’d missed her even though it has just been a few days since she left abd they talked everyday.

Rayna shrugged, smiling back. "Surprisingly smooth. No screaming babies, no turbulence. I even got some sleep. But I still can’t believe I’m here."

Ruby giggled softly, resting her cheek in her palm. "Well, you are. And thank God for that."

Rayna’s gaze swept over the grand dining space before landing on Ruby again. "You wanna know what’s funny? The fact that this is actually my second time in this house, but the first time I’m sitting out like this, eating at the dining table."

Ruby choked on her tea and burst into giggles. Stefan, who had been focused on slicing through his toast, looked up in surprise. "What’s so funny?"

Ruby chuckled before he could ask further. "Well.... she’s been here before. But you didn’t know because that was when you were still blind."

Stefan’s brows arched. "Wait, what?"

Rayna leaned forward, grinning mischievously. "Yep. I was here not long after the wedding. I stayed hidden most of the time.... not most. I was in hiding till I left."

Ruby nodded, giggling still. "It was just a few days after we got married. That was the day I received that blackmail text. The one I didn’t know you sent. I called Rayna to to tell her about it but she was already in Zeden to visit me since she thinks I’ve been here long enough after ’My Sister’s wedding.’ When she learned of the situation, she decided to stay so she’d help me figure out who was behind it. She came in, acting like some detective straight out of a movie," she said, laughing as she remembered all about it.

Rayna smirked proudly. "Complete with a notebook and all."

Ruby laughed. "But she couldn’t step out of the guest room because we were scared you’d realize I wasn’t Ivy. I mean, suddenly having a best friend you didn’t know existed and that wasn’t Eliana? That would’ve raised flags."

Stefan leaned back in his chair, laughing. "And to think I actually believed you that day at the wine cellar when you went on and on about being changed... about stepping up and taking responsibility because I couldn’t anymore...."

with a soft chuckle. "Maybe if I hadn’t bought it, all this Ivy drama would’ve been long

thought loved you ran away from your wedding and that her sister took her place, just a few days after your wedding? I’m sure

between them shifted into

his voice dropping. "I think you’re right or maybe not. I would’ve

napkin onto the table. "Ugh. You two are being disgustingly cute again. And it’s

her cheeks pink with affection. "Sorry,

Stefan smirked. "Jealous?"

But mostly hungry. So you better finish this breakfast and leave for work before you start feeding

could respond, the

up, startled. "Are you

answer immediately. "No

maid entered the dining room, holding a

a delivery just arrived. It’s

Stefan curiously. "What

over to Ruby’s side, placing it gently on the table. "Something

packaging before she opened it. Inside lay an elegant designer dress in a soft blush color. The fabric shimmered under

widened as she

it would suit you," he said,

the occasion? Don’t tell me he just randomly drops

Mr. Rogers’ company anniversary. Ruby and I

then, I’m coming

Ruby blinked. "You are?"

here alone. Besides, you might need backup

"Though I don’t think Ivy is going to show up there but I think it’s best you come too.

hands over the dress again, smiling softly. "It’s so beautiful. I haven’t worn anything this nice

fingers. "I made sure it looks even better than the one

do you even know

was the dress that

thought, thinking that what they’d explained was really true. Talking about Ethan, Rayna couldn’t help thinking about what he could be doing and why he hadn’t called