Chapter 243

The items scattered all over, but that box of folic acid pills? Way too eye-catching. Daniel Richards locked his gaze on it. Zhu, realizing she’d just messed up big time, crouched down to pick things up, hands trembling from panic, completely flustered. A big hand reached out, holding the box of folic acid, and passed it toward her. Zhu reached out to take it, her voice shaky with nerves. “Thanks.” But Daniel didn’t let go immediately. First, he looked at Zhu, then lifted his eyes to Ruby Henderson. His gaze dropped to her low heels. And suddenly, that gut feeling hit him hard. —Ruby’s pregnant. Right at that moment, Zhu snatched the box from his hand and stuffed it roughly back into the purse. Turning to Ruby, she said, “Ms. Henderson, let’s go.” Ruby didn’t show even a hint of panic. The pregnancy was bound to come out sooner or later—her belly wouldn’t stay hidden for long. The two of them turned and walked away. Daniel just stood there, quietly watching her disappear into the crowd