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Ruby glanced at the intertwined hands and then looked away. Not out of jealousy. Ruby just felt it was inappropriate. Ed was still her husband—Liz's husband. He shouldn't be holding hands with another woman."Need help?" Ruby looked up to see a hand extended towards her. It was Lori who offered assistance. Ruby looked at her hand, surprised to receive help from Mayte's side.But Ruby remembered that Lori hadn't intended to antagonize her earlier. She had even been firmer when reprimanding Mìa earlier."I won't let go, so you fall again. I genuinely want to help because your situation looks sad. Sorry," Lori said honestly, assessing the situation.Lori's honesty about her situation actually made Ruby feel more at ease. It seemed Lori was the type to be very open."Thank you, but your hand will get dirty," Ruby declined. Although she didn't want to refuse assistance, her body, particularly her hands, wasn't suitable for contact at the moment.Ruby stood up, looking at her hands, which w

"Don't talk about that!" Javier snapped. Refrain from discussing Lori."Are you really going to support Esli for mayor? He's very ambitious." Javier normally wouldn't interfere when Ed made political decisions, but he wanted to know because of Esli."And isn't Mayte's father ambitious too? You shouldn't forget what he did in the southern district. He may appear sweet, but he has unexplained wealth that is even greater than Esli's. They're both rotten, so it doesn't matter who ends up being mayor. I just have to make sure it'll benefit us." Ed was tired of talking so much. But he had to, because Javier wouldn't stop asking until satisfied."You married Liz, not just because of my persuasion." Javier complained. Thinking his brother made the decision solely because of him, of course Javier was disappointed to find out Ed had his own plans."I made a beneficial decision based on your wishes. Isn't this even better? You're happy, and I'm doing the right thing." Ed didn't see any more reas

"Huh?" Ruby, who had been squirming in an attempt to free herself, fell silent again upon hearing the absurdity."I thought you were more sensible now, but it seems you still want to tease other men," Ed hissed again."No!" Ruby vehemently denied it, forgetting all her fear because of the misconceived accusation. She couldn't understand how Ed could think like that."Denying it, but you do this?! You want to show off this red color to all those men?!" Ruby screamed as Ed's hand suddenly slipped in, pulling her underwear back. Ruby wriggled free, covering the front of her body with her hands before crouching down. Then it became evident why Ed could describe the color of her underwear so accurately."AGH!" Ruby screamed and hurriedly covered her body with the dirty overalls she had discarded earlier. Ruby didn't care about the dirt. It was still better than that see-through white shirt.Tears welled up in Ruby's eyes as she remembered t

"Ed? Are you still here?!"Mia and Pedro were both surprised, but Pedro was more shocked as he stumbled to his feet with a pale face."I thought you had returned to the city." Pedro tried to sound casual while Ed looked at him sharply."Who are you lusting after?!" Ed snapped."That's an unfounded accusation, Ed. Don't jump to conclusions. I have no intention of pursuing Liz. Mia is just jealous because I am friendly to her. But am I wrong to be friendly? Liz is your wife, and I know you will be working with Esli Ramos after you get married. I can't be rude to her, can I? It will affect your affairs."Pedro explained it at length. His words were convincing and true. Ed never asked Pedro for help, even though he knew the man wanted it. But apparently, he knew enough about his dealings with Esli.Ed glanced at Mia, who appeared to be folding her arms across her chest with a pout. But that was it. She didn't supplement her earlier accusation with evidence or anything. So, her earlier ran

Ed opened the chapel door roughly. Forget about manners; he just wanted to confront Javier. Ed sighed when he found his brother kneeling with clasped hands, praying in front of the altar."Do you think I wouldn't know what you're doing?! Don't pretend to pray!" Ed snapped."Sssttt... Don't be rude, Ed. Sit down and wait until I finish," Javier replied."You...""Ssssttt..." Javier silenced Ed again and bowed his head in prayer.Ed could only grumble angrily as he reluctantly sat down."Don't expect me to leave until we talk!" Ed hissed, warning that he would wait however long it took for Javier to finish praying. Javier wouldn't be able to escape by pretending to pray."Tsk!" Ed clicked his tongue, as there was no response from Javier anymore. He had to wait. Ed rested his chin on his hand and stared at the black robe-draped back. Even now, Ed can still remember his surprise when Javier first said he wanted to become a pastor.