Konturned to look at Richard and said cordially, âTell me what youâve been up to, Richard!â
Upon hearing this, Richard gave Angela a small pat on the back. âKeep Ruka company. Iâll join you both shortly.â
Angela nodded. She linked arms with Ruka and suggested cheerily, âShall we step aside for some girl talk?â
After leaving the annex, Angela and Ruka headed to the sun room and took their seats at the wrought-
iron table.
Ruka propped her chin up with one hand and looked at Angela curiously, âCan you tell me how you and Richard met? Youâre a businesswoman and heâs in the special forces. There must be an interesting backstory!â
Angela was more than happy to share. She glowed pink as she said, âYes. Our story starts with lipstick.â
Just like that, Ruka found herself listening to one of the most heart-racing love stories, the premise of which was that Richard was tasked to keep Angela safe. They fell for each other while she was staying at the military base with him, and after confessing their feelings, it took them three months to make things official between them. The envy was clear on Rukaâs face when she heard this.
âWhat about you, Ruka? Is there someone youâve got your eyes on?â Angela asked after she finished recounting her captivating love story, eager to gain some firsthand insight into Rukaâs love life.
Ruka looked up just in time to catch a glimpse of Renâs figure by the annex window, which was just next to the sun room. The glass was a little foggy from the cold, but she could still make out his towering silhouette. It was funny how he stood so close by, but seemed so out of reach.
She pursed her lips and nodded shyly as she admitted, âThere is someone special.â
âReally? What does he do for a living? Have you met each otherâs parents yet?â Angela leaped into interrogation mode. She was ecstatic for Ruka. After all, there were few things in a girlâs life that could compete with the happiness of meeting her true love.
However, she lid her surprise and did not point it out, worried that she might be overreacting. For all she knew, Ren was only being protective over Ruka, like how a parent might be over a child.
âMiss Husson, youâve been summoned by Mrs. Lusson,â the maid politely.
Musht then ken, stay here with the guests while I attend to our mother,â Scarlet said as she made it culevit.