Chapter 230

Jason drove Ruby home. The whole ride, neither of them said a word. It wasn’t until the car stopped downstairs at her apartment complex that Jason turned his head to look at her. He noticed her slightly red eyes — clearly from crying for a long time by the river. Crying for him. His voice was soft, even tender. “No matter how upset you are, make sure to eat something, okay? The baby needs the nutrients.” As he spoke, he gently tapped her belly, like he really was the dad. Ruby gave a faint “Hmm,” her gaze hesitated on his face like there was something she wanted to say but held back. Jason's voice dropped a note lower. “We agreed to get married, remember? No backing out. Ruby, I know this started with both of us needing something, but I won’t let you feel wronged. Once I leave…” She cut him off quickly, not letting him finish. “I’m not backing out. Tomorrow, we’ll make it official, get our marriage certificate. Jason, let’s spend New Year together this time.” Whether it was sympathy, f