Chapter 270

“No,” Ruby Henderson replied flatly. How could she say yes? It wasn’t that she hated him anymore. She just didn’t see the point. Jason was seriously ill, the kids needed her—she could hire help, she could stay up late and push through. What she didn’t want was to owe the Richards family anything ever again. She turned down the shares Daniel Richards offered. She returned the money Anthony Richards and his wife sent her. She gave it all back, every single cent. After everything that had happened, Ruby just wanted to cut ties. There was a faint smile on her face now—not from peace, but closure. The nanny who came with her noticed something was off. She recognized the man too—he was Ella’s dad. Silently, she went to pay the bill, leaving the space behind for the two to stand in silence. Ruby didn’t cause a scene. She quietly turned and walked toward the camper van. Daniel didn’t follow. She got into the back seat alone, face calm and unreadable, just staring blankly into the bright sun ou