Chapter 498: Chapter 498: So You Knew It All Along (8)
As soon as Maxwell Gregory drifted off, Lady Gregory came over, pulling Ruby by the arm and taking her into the bathroom. Closing the door, she lowered her voice and asked, “Ruby, how is Steve? Has he forgiven you?”

At the mention of Steve, Ruby’s heart shuddered violently. Struggling to control herself, tears rolled down her cheeks again. She moved her lips but made no sound, only nodding silently at Lady Gregory.

“Then why do you still look dazed?” Lady Gregory’s eyebrows knitted, a layer of inquiry in between.

Ruby instinctively wanted to blurt out that she was pregnant, but immediately thought that if Lady Gregory found out, the whole world would know about her pregnancy within a short time.

And it was Steve who had given her the contraceptive pills, which meant he didn’t want her child. What if he forced her to abort the baby in her belly?

Ruby swallowed, holding back the words she wanted to say, and forced a smile at Lady Gregory, saying, “No, I just didn’t get enough rest last night. I’m tired.”

Lady Gregory noticed the red marks on Ruby’s exposed neck, her face breaking into a smile, “Then go rest for a while.”

Ruby knew that Lady Gregory had misunderstood her, but didn’t bother to explain. She just gave a soft “hmm” and left the bathroom.

Ruby curled up on the hospital room sofa, wanting to sleep but unable to. Her mind was blank and empty, yet it ached.

As she lay there stiffly for what felt like ages, there was a knock on the door.

Lady Gregory opened the door, and before Ruby could even open her eyes, she heard her mother’s warm, joyful voice: “Steve’s here.”

Ruby’s fingers unconsciously clenched into a fist, and she kept her eyes closed, not opening them.

Lady Gregory welcomed Steve in, taking the supplements and fruits from his hands while saying, “It’s good that you’re here, but don’t buy so many things every time. The hospital room is full, and even Uncle Gregory can’t finish them all.”

Lady Gregory put the things in the corner and then reached out to pat Ruby, “Ruby, Steve is here. Wake up and talk to him for a while.”

Only then did Ruby slowly open her eyes, glancing at Steve, who was standing not far away, before quickly looking away. She stood up and pointed to the spot where she had just been lying, moving her lips: “Sit.”

Steve stared at her for a while before walking over and sitting down.

Ruby stood by, not moving.

Lady Gregory urged Ruby verbally, “Ruby, get a glass of water. What’s the matter with you?”

Ruby didn’t make a noise, just silently turned around and walked towards the water dispenser. As she picked up a disposable cup and began to fill it, she heard her mother talking to Steve, “Steve, Ruby has been spoiled by us from a young age and can sometimes be thoughtless. If she has offended you in any way, please be more understanding.”

Ruby held her breath as she clearly heard Steve speaking to her mother, polite and respectful, without hesitation: “Aunt, don’t worry, I will take good care of Ruby.”

“I will take good care of Ruby…” Hearing these words, Ruby’s fingers trembled. Hot water splashed onto the back of her hand, causing a burning pain.

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Ye Feiye: Steve, how dare you feed our cute little Ruby contraceptives! I’m going to turn you into a male supporting character!

Steve: Contraceptive pills? What contraceptive pills? I distinctly fed her vitamins!