Chapter 453

After dinner, everyone went their separate ways. Michael took Ruby for a stroll, Richard returned to his room to work, while Arthur took Juliana out for a drive. Under the glow of the landscape lights, the garden looked breathtaking. Clusters of roses were in full bloom, their fragrance lingering sweetly in the air. Ruby was thoroughly enjoying the view when suddenly—perhaps it was the overpowering sweetness in the air or something else—she felt a wave of nausea rise in her stomach. “Ugh...” She bent over, pressing a hand to her lips. “What’s wrong? Are you not feeling well?” Michael immediately reached out to support her. “It’s nothing... just a sudden urge to throw up,” Ruby replied, though she was clearly uncomfortable. They hadn’t walked much farther when another wave of nausea hit her, leaving her even more frustrated. What was going on? Michael brought her back to their room and poured her a glass of warm water to calm her stomach. After drinking it, Ruby lay down on the sofa, fe