Chapter 131: Take Me Home
Rayna stood in front of the mirror in her room, brushing out the loose strands of her hair as she glanced at the time on her phone screen.
It was a little past ten, and she still had about thirty minutes before the meeting. Her heart beat faster the closer the time came.
She wasn’t sure what exactly she expected from Stefan. Maybe an apology. Maybe a desperate plea. Or maybe just a confirmation that he truly regretted the pain he had caused.
Whatever it was, she was going to hear him out. Just once. Then she’d decide what to do with the information after.
She applied a light layer of foundation, glossed her lips, and pulled her hair into a casual ponytail. Nothing too much. She didn’t want Ruby asking questions if she noticed she was dressed too nicely.
Sliding into a pair of jeans and a loose cream top, she took one last look in the mirror and grabbed her keys and purse.
She would’ve gone to check on Ruby but since she was still asleep a few minutes ago when she checked before coming to take her bath, she decided to leave and return before she woke up. It was better that way.
As she stepped into the hallway, Ruby’s door creaked open. Rayna froze. Why would she be awake just when she was about to leave?
Ruby appeared in the doorway, still in her pajamas, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. Her hair was slightly messy, and her voice was soft with sleep.
"Rayna?" she asked. "You’re going out?"
Rayna blinked, trying to act casual. "Yeah," she said with a nod. "Just heading to the store. We’re low on a few things."
Ruby’s brows furrowed slightly as she stepped farther into the hallway. "Store? But there’s a lot of foodstuff in the pantry. You just stocked up three days ago."