All Chapters of Married To a Stranger : Chapter 191 - Chapter 200

When it got late, Ruby said her goodbyes and stepped out. But the moment she reached the gate, she stopped. Owen's Bentley was parked at the curb. She walked over, just as he stepped out and opened the passenger door for her. I knew you were here. He said, so I came to pick you up. Ruby gave him a small smile. Sorry about tonight. Owen began quietly. I? It's fine. She cut in gently. As they got into the car, Owen stared straight ahead. His hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly, his knuckles turned white. He had just come from the hospital. He should tell her she was right there beside him. But the words wouldn't come. They stayed stuck in his throat, sharp and heavy, like shards of glass. The thought of Kara made something twist in his chest. It was the weight of that promise made when they were children, when neither of them understood what it would cost. He had gone to see her after the call again. The third time this month. Every time he told himself it would be

Richard's sneer hadn't left his face. Maria, I appreciate that. You look after Grandma, but don't get above yourself. You're the help. How dare you accuse my daughter? The little pup seemed to sense that Maria was in danger. It scrambled out of Maria's arms and landed on the ground. Between them. He looked up at Richard and barked defiantly. Stupid mutt. Richard muttered. His eyes flickered with something uglier than irritation. Reached down and picked up a stick from the ground, ready to hurt the dog. Just as he drew back his arm, a sharp voice echoed. Stop. Richard's arm froze. He turned. Owen stood at the door, his chest heaving, his face a mask of cold fury. He'd been monitoring the security feeds on his phone. When he caught sight of Richard stalking toward Maria and the puppy, he'd actually run across the entire estate. His heart pounding with a fear he hadn't felt since childhood. Richard's eyes widened as he saw Owen's gaze burn. Let go. Owen's voice was low, but cold

Ruby felt like she'd been struck by thunder. An impostor! How the hell was that possible? It made no sense. It was so random and unbelievable, like something out of a B-grade movie. Just then, Matilda's eyes lit up as if a light bulb had flickered on in her mind. I know what happened. Ruby and Owen snapped their heads in her direction. You do, Ruby breathed, desperate to find some answers. Owen chimed in, "Grandma, what's going on? Matilda glanced between them, then shot a mysterious look out the window. She leaned in, lowering her voice. "Ruby, have you considered that perhaps you have a split personality, darling? You don't have to keep things from me. I understand how difficult it can be. You're one person by day, and then that second personality, which remains hidden, suddenly pops out. And because your dominant personality keeps the other one suppressed, you don't remember anything that happens. Ruby was floored. She didn't know what to say. Neither did Owen. They both gaped at

While Kara kept screaming Ruby stared at Owen with eyes full of surprise. So he'd been kidnapped as a child, too? That's so damn weird. Right then, Owen's eyes met hers, a similar notion taking root in his mind. There was an unspoken moment of tension that passed between them. They both had a swirl of unformed questions inside of them, but didn't know where to even begin the conversation. But Ruby was certain of one thing: if Kara had actually saved Owen's life when they were kids, the burden on his shoulders was heavy. No wonder he'd been so patient with her all this time. This was not a connection he could just chop off at will. Because if he did, his guilt would never let him forget it.Kara's blood ran cold when she saw them staring at each other with such a strange intensity. They were still holding hands, and their obvious intimacy immediately threatened her. "Owen," she shrieked, "Are you seriously going to just dump me like that? After all we've been through?" Her shrill voice

Owen's question broke Ruby's heart. She had no idea what one could say in such a situation. The words just tumbled out on their own. "You did nothing wrong, Owen. You did everything you could to help her, but she stopped helping herself. It's tragic, but it's not your fault."Ruby took his hand and held it to her heart. "I swear, you're not the villain here. You have the right to live your own life. You can't stay bound to your word like a prisoner."The tight knot in Owen's chest slowly began to ease. He swallowed the lump of guilt in his throat and nodded slowly. Seeing that her words were having an effect, Ruby kept going. "I understand what you're going through. I was in a situation very similar to yours when I was younger."That immediately got his attention. He'd wanted to know more about this since last night, but they'd never gotten the time to discuss it. His mind flashed back to when Ruby had gotten her iron infusion at the hospital and woken from that short coma. She'd aske