LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 729 - 729: I Have Triplets (19)
Chapter 729: Chapter 729: I Have Triplets (19)
Despite the Madam Burton attempting to hide her eagerness to hold her three grandchildren, she restrained herself and first asked about Ruby’s well-being: “Ruby, how are you feeling?”
The way Madam Burton spoke was gentle, just like a mother talking to her own cherished daughter.
Ruby spent a fair share of her childhood playing at the Burton’s home. Madam Burton had watched her grow up and always treated her well. However, the affection she showed her now was more genuine than ever before, which left Ruby feeling slightly confused. She eventually nodded and responded after a half-minute pause, saying, “Thank you for your concern Aunt Burton, I’m doing well.”
Aunt Burton handed the tonics and gifts she brought especially for Ruby, “Ruby, see if you like them. They were personally selected by me.”
Although Ruby didn’t inspect the gifts closely, she could tell from their packaging and brands that they were quite expensive. Overwhelmed, she refused at once, “Aunt Burton, these gifts are too costly…”
“Ruby, there’s no need for formalities between us. You gave the Burton family three grandchildren all at once. If anything, I should be the one thanking you,” responded Aunt Burton.
Ruby had originally thought that the Burton family was unaware of the triplets’ true parentage. However, Madam Burton’s words caught her off-guard and she looked at Steve playing with the triplets, suspecting that he had informed the Burtons while she was not aware.
Madam Burton knew about the unethical things Steve did to her, “That rascal, giving you contraceptive drugs which harm the body…” Madam Burton’s tone grew heavier as she spoke, holding a hint of assurance: “Ruby, I apologize. It’s my fault for not disciplining him well. From now on, if he ever wrongs you again, come straight to me. I’ll definitely help you without fail.”
Steve gave her contraceptive drugs? Wasn’t it Maya Mitchell who had switched them?
Ruby became even more confused and glanced at Steve who was calm, showing no intentions of explaining himself.
Realizing that things were going awry, Ruby started to explain, “Aunt Burton, it’s not what…”
“Ruby, there’s no need to cover up for him!” Aunt Burton quickly interrupted Ruby’s explanation, “That night, he held a family meeting at midnight and admitted his mistakes. Everybody censured him collectively. I even went to apologize to your parents yesterday.”
Upon hearing Madam Burton’s explanation, Ruby finally understood what had happened.
So, that night, Steve had returned to the Burton family immediately after excusing himself.
Ruby’s journey with Steve had been fraught with challenges, and though it seemed harmonious now, she still felt anxious. Things could turn sour if the Burtons were to dislike her for her past actions, where she had made another man pass off as the father of her child which was actually a Burton.
However, before she even had the chance to face her concerns, she realized that Steve had already addressed the issues on her behalf.
While she was genuinely touched deep down, she did not show it on the surface due to the presence of Lady Gregory and Madam Burton, and casually changed the topic, “Let’s not bring up the past again. The children are waiting to be fed.”