Chapter 406
Cousins Scheme Together
“Alright, everyone, let’s just eat,” Florence said gently.
A few people murmured in agreement, and the table fell quiet.
Breakfast was always elaborate, but Ruby could barely taste anything
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That insufferable Arabella–what does she have to be so smug about? It’s not like the whole family worshiped her or something.
Without the Hamiltons backing her, she was nobody, right?
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her fork. “I’m done. You ready?” She glanced at Ruby, “I’m heading to the office, I can drop you off.”
Ruby was grateful for the excuse to leave. She’d lost her appetite entirely–anger had a way of doing that.
Florence and Jonathan. “Mom, Dad, we’re heading out.”
ed. “Okay, drive safe.”
aid quick goodbyes to Frank and the others before she and Ruby headed for the door.
e they were gone, Alfred looked at Arabella, his expression protective. “If Ruby ever pulls something like that again when we’re Staround, don’t hold back. Just put her in her place.”
Arabella couldn’t help but smile. “Alfred, she’s not exactly a threat.”
“It’s not about being a threat. It’s about showing you basic respect,” Alfred said, still annoyed by Ruby’s attitude.
“Honestly, it’s fine. We’re not exactly close,” Arabella said casually. If she hadn’t been brought back to the Hamiltons, she and Ruby probably never would’ve crossed paths.
“But you’re literally her cousin.” Alfred frowned. Family was family.
Arabella just shrugged. “Sometimes family ties need work too.”
It made sense that Ruby was closer to Naomi–they’d grown up together. And frankly, Arabella wasn’t exactly eager to be best friends with Ruby either. Keeping their distance was probably for the best.
Alfred sighed, frustrated. “I get that, but-”
“Alfred, Arabella knows what she’s doing. Let her handle it her way,” Ethan cut in calmly.
Frank nodded. “Besides, we’re around. Ruby will learn to watch herself.”
Alfred looked at his two older brothers and rolled
“Did you not see how it played out?” EU
He had to admit, he admired he
“That’s true,” Alfred grumble
refaxed about this.”
who ended up fuming
Ruby lose it without even raising her voice.
Chapter 406 Cousins Scheme Together
“We should think about Uncle and Aunt, though,” Arabella said evenly. “And honestly, she’s young. Not worth getting wor
over.”
She’d deal with Ruby when she had to, but she wasn’t going to waste mental energy on her.
Frank laughed. “If Ruby’s young, what does that make you?”
Ethan join. “Don’t forget–you’re still high school age.”
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