The Sway and Slide of Love novel Chapter 663

Adela added, "Besides, today's just a casual tea party. So let's not talk about such serious topics."

"Then, can we schedule another time to meet?" Ruth quickly suggested, pulling out her phone. "Can I get your number, please?"

Adela frowned, about to refuse, when someone else chimed in, "Hey, we're about to take a photo. What are you two whispering about? You there, you're too tall. You'll block the shot. Move to the back."

The "you there" was, of course, referring to Ruth.

Ruth felt her smile stiffen, but the others were already urging her, so she had no choice but to get up and move to the back.

The group photo was quickly taken.

Ruth soon realized that her face was mostly blocked by the person next to her, and her expression looked awkward in the picture. But of course, no one cared.

Adela didn't even give her a chance to add her as a contact. As soon as the photo was taken, she left without a word. One by one, the others also filed out.

All the words Ruth had carefully prepared over the past few days had gone to waste. When she walked out of the café, she found her husband, Ricky Massey, already waiting for her.

"How did it go? Did you see Mrs. Armstrong? Did you talk to her?"

The thin, unimposing man hurried over, dutifully opening the car door for Ruth as he spoke.

Ruth rolled her eyes and said, "As if! Do you even know who was at the gathering today? They wouldn't even spare me a glance!"

And yet, that same person, who had barely acknowledged her, was practically groveling in front of Noelle. So, how could Ruth possibly stomach that? She had always hated Noelle. From the moment she returned to Coppersville, she had hated her.

At first, it was because of Sandra. Later, it was because of Maxwell.

And now? Now, it was purely because of Noelle's damn luck. Why did she get to stay by Hendrix's side? Was it just because of her face?

Ruth clenched her teeth even tighter at the thought.

Ricky, however, patted her hand gently. "There, there. It's okay. I'll figure something out. Just don't get too worked up—it's not good for the baby."