All Chapters of Married To a Stranger : Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

Ruby had just wrapped things up at the office, and it was already pushing eleven. Myles also had a meeting at the Sterling Grand Hotel.So they headed over together. When they pulled into the parking lot of the hotel, Ruby, who had been driving Myles' luxury sports car at a snail's pace, popped out with a satisfied smile. "It's been a while since I've driven. That was fun."Myles' mouth tightened as he climbed out, snatching the keys Ruby tossed him. "I have a meeting with a client at 11:30. I'm heading up."He practically sprinted for the stairs, not daring to tell his boss that she was a totally awful driver."Jeez, what's his deal?" Ruby frowned and headed to the elevator. Suddenly, a voice called out."Ruby." Ruby turned, surprised to see Jason Vaughan, an old classmate from her university, standing beside her.Ruby gave a casual nod. "Hey." Jason looked a little thrown. Ruby had always been a knockout.Bac

Most people were put off by Page's disgraceful attempt to humiliate Ruby for the umpteenth time and her bombardment of their professor. Was particularly disgraceful. Professor Miller looked around awkwardly. "Why are you bringing this up? Didn't Carter ask you to back off?" Someone remarked. The good mood between Carter and Isabel instantly evaporated. They both tensed, and Carter shot Isabel a sharp look. Isabel cleared her throat, trying to diffuse the situation. "Hey, everyone. Today is Professor Miller's birthday. Let's all raise our glasses and wish him a happy one." At her words, everyone lifted their glasses. Standing in the crowd, Ruby calmly picked up her glass too. She had a practiced ability to tune out the surrounding chatter, but Jason looked hurt, furious and just plain fed up. Professor Miller was ushered to the head of the table and, seeing everyon

Ruby had always felt in her guts that she wasn't Warren's biological daughter. But that feeling wasn't enough to protect her from the label. Everyone quietly gave her the illegitimate one. Bastard child of the Andersons, the child nobody wanted. For years, the word clung to her like a stain. She believed it too. She believed there was something wrong with her blood, something shameful, and Sheila made sure of that. Her constant toxic whispers had convinced her that Ruby's life was a debt owed to the Andersons, that her existence itself was an insult to Isabel. There was a day Ruby would never forget, the day she tried to leave. Sheila wouldn't allow it. She demanded that Ruby stay and earn her keep. Ruby was just 13 when it happened, she had knelt for ten agonizing hours in the freezing winter air. Her thin clothes, no match for the cold. When it was finally over, she lifted her head and looked straight at Sheila.

By the time Isabel finished speaking, she had already dialed the number. She held the phone up, her smile smug, as if the truth was finally about to spill.It was the time of reckoning. But as fate would have it, it was the number Ruby no longer had in use. Ruby had several phone numbers.One was public, the others were private. She had one for Dr. N, one for research work, and a few more for specific uses.Eventually, Ruby lost track of them and decided to keep them all turned off. It gave her a sense of calm amid the otherwise frantic life she had lived.It grew on her, and soon enough, she had found herself away from the life of constant phone calls. If something really came up, she would receive an email instead.This was the way she had worked. The moment Isabel dialed it, she connected to a recorded voice on the other end, informing her that the number had been turned off.Ruby lifted an eyebrow. That's it. That was your pl

Matilda's request for a promise utterly took Ruby aback. It was not the most demanding request. It was the least she could expect from her grandson's partner to stay with him till the very end. Ruby's life with Owen started on a strange note, but soon enough, they found themselves in an intangible bind. It was not expressed. But the weirdly attached couple felt it over time, their bond had gotten stronger. Ruby wasn't sure about Owen's feelings for her. But she had stood by her through thick and thin. She had not gotten the kind of response from him that would give her the confidence. But deep down. Something in her had already been lit. A tiny spark that gave her hope, even if she didn't know it yet. And without any hesitation, her hands filled Matilda's. I promise, grandma, she said. Matilda's face broke into a relieved smile. Thank you, sweetie. She said, you do