Chapter 1222
Both Ruka and Ren went back to their rooms after the conversation. Ruka had been through a lot
today, so she lay down and slept, still feeling happy. However, that didn’t last since it wasn’t long before
sadness crept in.
She was standing on the lawn outside the Husson Residence when she heard voices from the hall,
which she couldn’t hear clearly. She moved closer in curiosity, and soon she could make them out. The
elderly Mr. and Mrs. Husson was there, together with Scarlet, Walter, and her parents. Still, she could
also make out a kneeling figure on the floor, back straight and head bowed.
It was Ren.
“How can you fall for your sister’s goddaughter? If you destroy your future because of her, I will disown
you,” Mr. Husson scolded.
“Ren, Ruka’s your niece. You can’t be together,” said Scarlet.
“You are our family’s pride and joy. You can’t destroy our family honor,” cried Mrs. . Husson.
At this sight, she was so shocked she fell onto the floor, then covered her face in pain. She could see
her parents approaching, saying sternly, “Ruka, you cannot destroy his future. Leave him.”
“No, I don’t want to. I love Ren and want to be with him,” shouted Ruka. She could see Ren’s worried
face as a sudden force pulled her away.
“Ren—” She woke up suddenly, calling his name. After her eyes snapped open and she found herself
drenched in cold sweat, then she realized it was just a nightmare. She breathed harshly through her
nose, with tears still lingering at the corners of her eyes. It had all seemed so real.
She sighed. If dreams reflect people’s inner thoughts, then her feelings for him weren’t just affection.
She was already in love with him because losing him had felt so painful. Even the thought of it made
her feel suffocated in despair.
The following morning, Ruka was still sleeping when a phone call woke her up. She felt around for it
and answered dazedly, eyes still closed, “Hello?”
“Ruka, your father and I are now at the airport. Can you come back in the afternoon to help us clean up
the house?” The voice of her mother chimed on the other end of the line.
She opened her eyes immediately, astonished. “Mom, are you back? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”
“We took our vacation one week earlier. Your father wants to give you a surprise, so we didn’t tell you.”
Claire laughed. “What? Aren’t
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