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Chapter 77 Ruby's Timeline

Author: Evve
last update publish date: 2026-06-08 01:14:52

The morning after the heavy revelation in the study felt remarkably fragile. Aurora Blake sat alone at her small wooden desk in her bedroom. She stared out the window at the frozen Cedar Falls landscape.

Her silver phone vibrated violently against the polished wood. The caller ID flashed a private Manhattan number. It was Ruby again.

Aurora did not hesitate this time. She picked up the device immediately. She swiped the green icon and brought the cold metal to her ear.

"Ruby," Aurora said smoot
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