As the driver reached the bungalow, Elliot got out of the car.
Ruby, in a bright red dress immediately came sauntering out of the door. "Elliot, how was your check-up?"
"Nothing out of the ordinary, the doctor just told me to get more rest," replied Elliot.
Ruby hooked Elliot's arm as they walked into the living room, "Then you shouldn't overexert yourself! If you can't bring it up with my father, I can tell him! Daddy can't force you to overwork yourself, you are more important to me than anything on this planet!" exclaimed Ruby.
"Ruby, why are you dressed so magnificently today?" asked Elliot, changing the topic at hand.
"There's a surprise guest today! I can't tell you who it is, but you'll know soon enough," explained Ruby.
"Your birthday is coming up soon, what do you want for your present?" asked Elliot.
Ruby blushed and said, "I can't say explicitly what I want, I will like anything that you give me."
Ruby had always managed to make Elliot feel at ease. Avery on the contrary was a woman who made Elliot's head hurt just with the mention of her name
Elliot's mind told him that Ruby was better for him, but he could not help keep his heart from thinking about Avery.
"Ruby, do you want to go out? If you are free this afternoon, why don’t we go out and pick out your present?" Asked Elliot.
Ruby was of course ecstatic at Elliot’s suggestion. She jumped up and gave Elliot a peck on his chin, "Thanks, honey! I heard you haven't had anything to eat, you must be starving. I made you some soup and some of your favorite dishes!"
The moment the nanny saw who rang the bell, her brows furrowed together.
She knew that she couldn't let her into the house.
"Ms. Tate, anything that happened between you and Mr. Foster is already in the past. Right now, he is Ms. Gould's husband. They even consummated the marriage and both of them went out in the afternoon to pick out presents for Ms. Gould's 21st birthday," said the nanny, her voice filled with disdain.
"It's normal for couples to consummate their marriage, why are you telling me this? Unless they actually haven't consummated the marriage yet," retorted Avery.
"You are not welcome here! Please leave now!" said the nanny.
"I'm here for Elliot, not you. If you want me to leave, ask him to come out and tell it to my face. Or ask Ruby to come out," said Avery.
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