Chapter 123

"President Carter, just say what you have to say!" Ruby's voice was cold and distant. "I'll come to your house for dinner tonight," Michael said directly. "I've decided to take Aaron out for pakoras tonight. I'm not making dinner," Ruby replied. "I'll come with you," Michael said. "I just want to have dinner with my son," Ruby responded. "I'll invite both of you," Michael said. "No need, thank you," Ruby said, ready to hang up the phone. "I just wanted to let you know that I'm going on a business trip for a week," the deep voice of the man came from the other side. Ruby paused for a moment. He's going away for a week? That's great, she won't have to meet him for a week. "You shouldn't tell me about your business trip, President Carter, you should tell Nora. She's the one who will miss you," Ruby reminded him in a cold tone. "You won't miss me?" the man replied, turning the tables. "No," Ruby answered without hesitation. She had already decided to end all ties with this man. "You're rut