Ruby
��Mom!�� I called her out in excitement and fastened my pace towards her. I wished I could run towards her, but I didn��t want to take a risk; not after what happened with Pearl.
My mom ran towards me and engulfed me into a big hug. ��How are you, love?��
��I was good but seeing you made me better,�� I answered, still with a smile plastered on my face. Nothing was more comfortable than being in my mom's embrace.
After we broke apart from the hug, Mom kissed my cheek. ��I missed you, honey.��
��I missed you too, Mom. How are you? Are you staying happy?�� I asked, arching an eyebrow at her. After getting married to her boyfriend, my mom was indeed happier than before. There was a special glow in her face. The guy was really keeping her happy, yet I had to ask her for confirmation.
��Of course,�� she mumbled. ��You were on the way to my house two days ago. Then why didn��t you come? I was waiting for your arrival eagerly. I even prepared your favorite dishes.��
��Mom,�� I let out, ��Let��s have mother-daughter time at first. I will tell you everything. Every single detail.�� I couldn��t just stand at the entrance with her and tell her what had happened for the past few days. If she learned about it standing, she would just grab my hand and take me to her house, while cursing Vexon all the way there.
I made my mom sit in my room and told her the entire story. And I was correct according to my assumption.
��How dare that Liam is? Does he not know what will happen to him if he hurt my precious daughter? I will cut him off with my nail cutter,�� she grumbled and looked at me, her eyes squinting in anger. ��But before that I have to deal with that stupid husband of yours. How can he do this to you?��
I rolled my eyes. Mom didn't change at all, neither did her bitter feelings for Vexon. ��Mom, Vexon is not at fault. Stop putting the blame on him.��
Mom stood up, putting her hands on her hips. ��How can you say it was not his fault? Stop defending your husband, Rubiline. If he didn��t put the blame of Eve getting kidnapped over you, and if he didn��t get angry at you, you wouldn��t have left the house in the first place. So he is the one at fault. I swear if I had lost you because of him, I would bury him in a land filled with snow.��
I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. ��Snow?��
Mom nodded her head. ��Snow. Because his body would stay still because of snow, and it wouldn��t decay. That would be his punishment if I had lost you. I wouldn��t let him even die in peace.��
I gasped as soon as I pictured the scenario she described. It was horrible. ��Mom, stop murdering my husband. The scenario is scary and why do you even describe it like this? That is so cruel.��
��Well, this is what a Mafia King, who fought with my daughter, deserves,�� she pointed out, making me sigh.
When something came into my mind, I spoke up, ��Mom, Kendrik called me last night.��
��What��s wrong? Is my Pearline okay?�� she asked, a worried look covering her face, the anger dissipating completely.
I nodded my head, and she heaved a sigh in relief. Then I said, ��She is okay but the baby isn��t. She had a miscarriage, Mom.��
As soon as my mom heard that, she sat on the bed, placing her hand over her chest. ��Oh dear God. I should visit her.��
��You really should,�� I agreed with her and took her hands in mine. ��Take care of her, Mom. She doesn��t know the truth yet. I cannot be there with her because you know the reason, but you can be with her.��
��Yeah, I will call Kendrik tonight. But Ruby, hearing this, I think you should stay with me. You stay alone in this mansion with kids. What if you get hurt as well while taking care of the kids?�� she inquired.
��Mom, Vexon is there to take care of me,�� I assured her, but she didn��t budge.
��Still. That idiot doesn't have enough time. He has work and all. What if whatever happened with both of you repeats? What if Vexon blames you again out of workload and you get hurt while arguing back?�� Mom pushed a few strands of my hair behind my ear. ��I don��t want you to get hurt, nor my unborn grandchild to get hurt. I just want to assure your full safety.��
��Mom, don��t worry. Even if we face problems, I and Vexon, we will face it together. Just keep us in your prayers,�� I told her.
She smiled, nodding her head. ��Take some rest, honey.�� She kissed my forehead and got up, going out of my bedroom.
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VEXON
��Have you made the arrangements?�� I asked Mane, who was sitting in front of me. I was in the study and he came here to give me updates about the gang.
��Yes, Boss. Everything is set. You shall go to France by next week,�� Mane informed me.
As we continued talking, a knock on the door disturbed our work time. I said, ��Come in.��
The door opened and the familiar woman, my scary mother-in-law stepped into the room, making me conscious of my appearance immediately. I didn��t want to give her a chance to taunt me about my appearance as well.
��Mom.�� I stood up at that instant after taking a final glance at the mirror on my desk and said, ��How are you?��
Syna gave me a smile, which didn��t seem friendly at all. ��Absolutely fine after learning from my daughter what had happened to her these past few days,�� she spoke up and glanced at Mane, who stood up from his seat as well. He was also scared of her. Also, he was reminded of that one embarrassing time where he had to dress up as a salesman to help me meet Ruby. ��Nice to see you here, Mane. Do you know, if you didn��t come here, your boss would be taking care of your boss lady by now?��
Mane averted his gaze and cleared his throat. ��Nice to see you too. I hope you have a pleasant time here.�� Then he glanced at me. ��I shall meet with you later, Boss. Have a good day," he said with a pat on my shoulder.
I unwillingly nodded my head and he got out of the room, my mind internally begging him to not leave me alone with this dangerous woman. After he left, much to my disappointment, I looked at Syna, ��Why don��t you have a seat, Mom? And what would you like to have? I will call someone to bring whatever you want to eat or drink. Anything.��
��I had snacks with Ruby,�� Syna said with a blank expression covering her face. ��Let��s have a talk, shall we?.��
We sat on the respective chairs after she agreed to sit.
An awkward silence took over, so to break the silence, I started speaking, ��About everything, I����
She interrupted me, saying, ��I want to take my daughter back with me.��
