Chapter 204

Ruby lifted her head and saw Michael moving forward through the crowd. His tall figure was wrapped in a black trench coat, radiating a sophisticated aura. He bent down and picked up the little boy who ran toward him. In that moment, Ruby's heart was suddenly in turmoil. Over the past two days, she had thought a lot and decided that she would never see him again. Yet, as soon as he appeared, her resolve shattered. "Mommy, you’ll need to buy more groceries! Uncle Michael is coming over for dinner," the little boy chirped. Ruby felt like something was stuck in her throat, but she still managed to reply, "He's very busy; he won't come to our house for dinner." "Uncle Michael, are you really not coming to our house for dinner?" The boy turned to Michael, his voice tinged with disappointment. Michael's gaze went to the woman choosing vegetables, his tone questioning, "Will you make plans for me?" "No!" Ruby replied without lifting her head, holding two vegetable packets in her hands, seeming