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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...."

a soft chuckle. "Maybe if I hadn’t bought it, all this Ivy drama

brow and tilted her head. "Or maybe we wouldn’t have had the chance to fall in love. How would you have felt knowing the woman you thought loved you ran away from your

locked. The air between them shifted into

voice dropping. "I think you’re right or maybe not. I would’ve fallen for you regardless. You know why? Because we’re

two are being disgustingly cute again. And

cheeks pink with affection. "Sorry,

Stefan smirked. "Jealous?"

this breakfast and leave for work before you start feeding her strawberries or some

could respond, the

looked up, startled.

didn’t answer immediately. "No

could press further, a maid entered the

delivery just arrived. It’s for

at Stefan curiously. "What is

and walked over to Ruby’s side, placing

elegant designer dress in a soft blush color. The fabric shimmered under the light,

eyes widened as she

it would suit you,"

what’s the occasion? Don’t tell me he just randomly

for Mr. Rogers’ company anniversary. Ruby and I were invited.

then, I’m

Ruby blinked. "You are?"

backup in case Ivy or any drama decides

think Ivy is going to show up there but I think it’s best you come too. I’ll have a dress delivered for you too.

softly. "It’s so beautiful. I haven’t worn anything this nice in

hand, intertwining their fingers. "I made sure it looks even

amused. "How do you even know about

it was the dress that confirmed your friendship with Rayna to

explained it. She 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 her all