Chapter 276
In the elevator, Ruby had also recognized both Howard and Philip. Without an ounce of regret, her first response was to frown disgustedly and glare at the duo. Then, right before Howard’s eyes, she pecked the middle-aged man on his cheek and neck. She even went as far as to humor the man by clinging on to him. Time froze. The elevator doors closed. Philip sighed hopelessly and walked forward to pat the shocked Howard on his shoulder. “I’ve been trying to tell you. Ruby…” Howard interrupted before Philip could finish talking. With a forced smile and tears that threatened to spill from his eyes, he said, “Come on, let’s go. It’s time to eat. Ruby just went to buy something. She’ll be back in a while.” Philip was stunned. ‘Howard really doesn’t plan to admit it, does he?’ Having said that, Howard turned to leave.
Philip’s expression hardened as he watched Howard’s retreating figure. He roared, “Dude! How the f*ck long more are you going to lie to yourself?
That over there was Ruby Ford! The woman you’ve loved for four long years! The woman who has only seen you as a wallet and nothing else!”
glowered
into a smile. “What are you talking about? Where did you go? I thought you said you went to buy something? Come on, let’s go. My parents will be here soon.” Smack! With a slap to his cheek, Ruby stared disdainfully at Howard. “It’s over, Howard Lowe. I’ve had enough, let’s break up.” She was cold, her tone completely disregarding their past. Howard was stunned, but he held on to his composed facade. “Come on, Ruby. It’s not funny. We’re getting engaged today. My parents are at the door.” He could not believe his eyes.
for the rest of our married lives?” As she spoke, Ruby pulled out a cigarette from her purse. Lighting it, she took a long drag and flicked her hair to reveal her sculptured features. With a slim and slender finger, she
worth me calling them ‘mom’ and
that? ‘If anything, Howard has spent four years taking care of you. How can you be so cruel?’ Howard froze and averted his gaze to the floor. His hands were clenched into fists as he spoke in a self-convincing manner, “Come on, Ruby. Let’s not fight, okay? I know you’re angry about what happened today. I’m sorry, please don’t break up with me, please. My parents took a six-hour train just to
knee, he opened the box to reveal
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