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Chapter eighteen
Charles
I had gone to pick Ruby in school, hoping to receive the usual hugs and kisses from my princess. I found her sitting on the steps that led to her classroom.
While other kids were shouting, making excited noises and running up and about, Ruby was sitted. One hand clutching her bag, and the other propped under her tiny her chin. Like she was lost in thoughts.
I smiled, wondering what was going on in her little mind. She seemed not to have noticed I was standing in front of her.
"Ruby." I called.
Instantly, her head tilted up to my gaze.
I smiled, expecting her to advance towards me, to give me a hug.But she just bowed her head, without making any attempt to come closer. The smile disappeared from my face.
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