LOGINHenry's wild, unhinged laugh sent a shiver down Zoe's spine.
But her ears perked up the second he was ready to spill the beans. She had been anxiously waiting to hear this big, dark secret that Shane Sutton had passed along. Go on. Tell me. Zoe urged, pushing the phone closer to him. So the recorder caught each word clearly. Henry's eyes flashed with a strange glint as he announced. Ruby is Natalia Anderson's real daughter. Isabel isEvery head in the hallway snapped towards the new character, who had appeared with a bold claim. Zoe leaned against the door frame to the stairwell. Her breath coming in short, sharp bursts. She had run with such speed that it took her a moment to compose herself. Soon after, she stood up, straight, looking, stately and commanding in her uniform. Good God. Now the cops are involved, and she says she's got proof. I can't wait to see what happens next. A reporter remarked, This story just got more interesting.The cameraman whispered feverishly, snapping pictures of Zoe. Ruby stared, stunned. How did she get here so fast? I just sent her the recording half an hour ago. Did Henry spill everything that quickly? Before Ruby could process it, Zoe was pushing through the mob of reporters to approach her. She radiated authority, and even the bravest member of the press didn't dare to mess
Oblivious to the media mayhem on the hospital's third floor, Owen and Sebastian were still locked in their tense standoff inside Sebastian's luxury sedan. Caleb's little jokes, coupled with Owen's staunch defense, convinced Sebastian not to go completely gangster on Ruby. But the man was still simmering with anger on Natalia's behalf. Listen.Owen,you better tell your wife too, but the wailing of a police siren interrupted him. Sebastian's eyes narrowed. Who called the cops, damn. This just got serious. Caleb noted his easy smile, turning tense. Owen was equally miffed, but his frown smoothed when he saw the officer who dashed out of the car. Zoe, seeing her rushing toward the building. He knew she had to be there for Ruby, so he played it cool, not letting on that. He knew her. Isn't it for the best? Owen reasoned calmly, if Ruby really did push Isabel, then she can fa
To Someone observing from outside the hospital suite looked like a luxurious resting spot, but on the inside it was like a chamber of doom. Natalia remained in a steady coma. Her husband had turned into a zombie, and her tall and proud daughter. She was the worst off. She'd been psychologically broken down into a shuddering mess. As hard as Ruby tried not to cry, her tears kept falling silently. Isabel had left her cornered and defenseless, shattering her confidence with a single manipulative statement. Your existence is a sin. She couldn't think. She couldn't even breathe. Well, Isabel demanded, impatiently, come on. Get up, Ruby, go tell Carter, you faked the DNA reports. Ruby didn't speak. Despite her trembling lips. She just remained on the chair, curled up like that abused little girl she used to be. Sheila's expression was even
Henry's wild, unhinged laugh sent a shiver down Zoe's spine. But her ears perked up the second he was ready to spill the beans. She had been anxiously waiting to hear this big, dark secret that Shane Sutton had passed along. Go on. Tell me. Zoe urged, pushing the phone closer to him. So the recorder caught each word clearly. Henry's eyes flashed with a strange glint as he announced. Ruby is Natalia Anderson's real daughter. Isabel is the illegitimate one. My aunt Sheila. Swapped them at birth. Zoe's jaw hung open, completely floored. What did you just say? That's impossible. Her eyes still wide with shock, snapped back to Henry. So you and Isabel, your cousins. Henry's expression faltered. No, it's not like that. I'm adopted. I found out when I was a teenager. My dad was so drunk, he spilled out all the truth. He dropped his head into
Even though Ruby's plan was working perfectly, the cold blooded cruelty in isabel's words left her momentarily shaken. To just toss a child away like that. She was beyond cruel. She was a damn monster. But she quickly composed herself, playing along and leading Isabel deeper into the trap. What about the baby's real father? Don't you care how he feels? The father? Isabel scoffed. He was just a fling. A toy I got bored with and threw away a long time ago. She seemed almost proud, unaware that Ruby knew it was Henry. As usual, isabel's fatal flaw was her big mouth. Now, Ruby had everything she needed. Her hand still in her pocket, she quietly navigated to her messenger app. She didn't have to look at her screen. After all, she was the legendary doctor in and could operate any device with her eyes closed if required. Her thumb danced around the phone sc
Isabel's heart lurched as she stared at the report in Leo's hands. He passed the file to Ruby. Before she could even react, Ruby flipped it open. Eagerly, a quick glance confirmed the results. It was a DNA mismatch, just. As she'd expected. A small, knowing smirk touched her lips as she looked up at Carter. So the reports here, Carter sneered confidently, perfect. Let's get this over with so everyone can finally see the truth. Ruby held up the file, but just as she was about to hand it to Carter, a hand shot out and snatched it from her grasp. Sheila took it and read it. Then her eyes went wide with disbelief as she stared at Isabel. Isabel's eyes darted around guiltily. Sheila, what is it? Why are you looking at me like that? Read out what's in the report. It'll prove I'm innocent. Her message was clear, lie to their faces. Carter chimed in, hand it over. I can't wait
In an instant, Owen's face darkened, his eyes narrowed, completely void of emotion. He stared at her for a second, then turned to head back into the party. Ruby quickly stepped in front of him, blocking his path. Owen's brow furrowed. Move, he ordered. His voice was low and smooth. The kind of v
With Ruby lost in her own thought,"Shelia was taking her own trip down her memory. Had that wretched Natalia not appeared over twenty years ago. I would have been Warren's bride. Sheila reflected sourly. For two decades, she had lived with a secret only she knew. Her hatred for Natalia had ru
To them,She was still the unwanted one, and Ruby never bothered correcting them. Let them underestimate her, let them sneer. Because the day they learned she was Doctor N, they'd latch on to her again and use her all over. Ruby vowed that she would never let that happen. There was no way in hell
Miss Anderson, you're already married. You cannot marry again. The shocked city clerk said flatly as he slid a paper towards Ruby. Here's your marriage certificate, so we cannot register you again. Ruby blinked, shocked. I'm sorry. What did you just say? You're married? He snapped, waving to the







