Chapter 169

Abel had not settled scores with him after he told Ruth about the family gathering, and the calm before the storm made him restless.

The more time passed, the more panicked he became.

Things would not work out if he continued to hide from Abel. He had been thinking of a solution for a long time, so, when he saw Ruth’s message, he decided to get her support.

“He probably thinks I’m an eyesore,” he said softly.

Ruth remembered that Abel had just confessed to her. Did he want to spend some time with her alone?

Well, the house with just the two of them was much quieter than if they had a third wheel.

Apollo panicked when Ruth fell silent. “Sis, you don’t dislike me, do you?”

Ruth smiled perfunctorily. “Of course not.”

Who would dislike their cash cow?

“Can you come pick me up, then? Just tell Abel that you insisted on bringing me back. I didn’t go back voluntarily!”

Ruth did not reply and thought about it.

“How considerate of you.”

Ruth was a little speechless, but she felt tha