To the Love of My Life

Chapter 805: Chapter 805: Overbearing CEO Falls for the Delicate Wife (5)_1
 

About five minutes later, footsteps could be heard outside the door, accompanied by Ruby Gregory’s crisp and appealing voice, “Steve, do you think this dress is pretty?”

“Pretty,” the man answered with a voice that was deep and patient.

“Steve, do you think my hairstyle is beautiful today?”

“Beautiful.”

“Steve, do you think I’m good-looking?”

“Good-looking.”

Through the door, everyone heard Ruby’s playful and cheerful giggle, and then the next second, her slightly rogue tone came through: “Steve, why do you keep complimenting me today? You’re making me blush.”

As Ruby finished speaking, the door of the private room, pushed open by a smiling server who couldn’t help but be amused by Ruby’s cheeky response, revealed two people being led in.

“Eh, why is it so dark in here? Wasn’t it agreed no show, no go at 7:30? Why is there no one?”

As Ruby’s confused words just fell, the sound of party poppers exploded, and countless colorful ribbons fell down, showering Steve and Ruby in an instant. The next second, the lights in the private room came on, revealing those familiar faces wearing a common blessing, shouting in unison, “Welcome to the future bride and groom!”

The moment the lights came on, Edric Reat’s gaze fixated directly on Ruby.

Before entering the private room, the woman had clung to the man, incessantly asking questions and then playfully accused him of praising her too much.

On her face was that cute and charming little pout she had when she was being capricious with Steve, her cheeks slightly flushed with joy from everyone’s sudden congratulations, looking lively and beautiful no matter how one saw it.

And the man standing beside her? He had a face full of indulgence and doting, as if he was extremely entertained by the girl’s naughtiness.

Suddenly, Edric felt a blockage in the depths of his heart; he really did come here to dig his own grave!

The arrival of the future bride and groom lifted everyone’s spirits somewhat high, and they raised their glasses, toasting to Steve and Ruby with genuine blessings.

“Congratulations to you both, a talented man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven.”

“I wish you will grow old together, always united in heart and mind.”

“I’m so jealous of you two, childhood sweethearts. I sincerely wish you happiness.”

Edric remained seated, keeping a gentle smile as he watched people offer one blessing after another. Those words of blessing, each filled with beautiful phrases, made the tightness in his heart even worse, confirming to himself that he indeed came here to meet his doom.

Edric waited until everyone was done with their toasts before he picked up the glass in front of him, walked up to Steve and Ruby, and raising his glass, he struggled to maintain the most appropriate smile and with an even tone, he offered two words: “Congratulations.”

The moment those words were spoken, Edric’s heart felt faintly acidic.

Actually, he didn’t want to say congratulations. What he wanted to say was: Ruby, I love you.

Edric raised his head and downed the glass of alcohol in one go, then he poured himself another, raised it and said, “Happiness.”

Actually, he didn’t want to say happiness. What he wanted to say was: Ruby, I bought the house you lived in when you were pregnant.

Edric once again raised his head and drank the second glass, swallowing all the sourness rising in his throat.

Then he poured himself a third glass of alcohol, still finishing it in one gulp, still offering two words: “Forever.”@@novelbin@@