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Remi

Ruby takes longer than I expect to get hoout onto the landing, htens when I see her face She looks different, like she’s been crying

“Ruby?” She blinks up at entleup here for a minute?”

She’s dressed in business attire, a green leather purse on her ar so professional Taking care ofand i Ruby could do anything she wants She’s smart and capable and so pretty

When she enters the large space, I motion for her to follow ed I envisioned this being a conference area of sorts, should I have any potential clients to the house

She doesn’t waste any time “Remi, we need to talk”

“First” I take the long business envelope off ive this to you in person and thank you After last night—”

“What…” Her voice fades out as she takes the envelope and looks inside

I’ pretty proud of myself “I included a little extra to cover our trip to New York I know you had to buy a dress and shoes… I’m sure there were expenses”

“You added… cash” The color drains fro with it “New York was just a business trip to you?”

A knot is in“No… I mean, yes, it was a business trip, but—”

She interrupts , I would’ve expected you to paywe spent three days…” Her voice breaks off “Doing what? What e doing, Remi?”

Her eyes flash anger at ed straight into ather her into my arms

“No!” She pushes me away hard “What was it? I want to know”