Chapter 501

In the cozy dining room, Ruby sat on the living room sofa, listening to the rhythmic sound of chopping coming from the kitchen. She held the latest issue of a fashion magazine, where her jewelry collection from last season was prominently featured on the front pages. A faint glimmer of contentment flickered in her eyes as she took it all in. Setting the magazine aside, she rose and walked into the kitchen. There, she saw the man who had left a boardroom meeting to come home and prepare lunch for her. Dressed in a crisp white shirt and a gray apron, the taut, strong lines of his back were even more pronounced under the fine fabric—both elegant and full of masculine strength. With affectionate tenderness, Ruby wrapped her arms around his waist from behind. Peeking over his arm, she gave a playful smile as she watched him meticulously assemble a nutritious and delicious salad for her. During the early days of her pregnancy, Ruby’s appetite had become unusually finicky. Even the most extra