Chapter 71

Ruby

“Vexon could be back anytime,” I mumbled to myself, pacing in the living room near the entrance.

I was waiting for him to get home so that we could eat dinner together. Newana was at work as well, so I had played with Everley the whole day.

“What is your problem, kid? I told you to get lost!”

My head snapped in the direction of the voice.

Nafeesa was there, scolding Everley. Nafeesa’s stomach had grown very large and round. She was six months pregnant, after all.

I rushed towards them.

“What’s wrong?” I asked Nafeesa.

Nafeesa rolled her eyes before glaring at me. “This kid was disturbing me. Why are you even here in my presence, Ruby? I don’t want you to endanger me or my child. Get lost!”

“Don’t talk to my mom like that!” Everley protested.

I pulled Everley towards me. “No, baby, don’t talk like that.” I said, “Now tell me. Why were you disturbing her?”

She answered sweetly, “I wasn’t disturbing her, Mom. I was