Chapter 269 - Live With Us (1/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

When Lauren and Carina entered the ward with big bags in their hands, Ruby was painting.

Compared to Ruby’s mathematics and her other abilities, the painting was one of the few things that made Lauren feel that Ruby was like a child.

Her paintings were very childlike and bright in color.

Lauren went up to see what Ruby had drawn. In the background was a house. There was an apple tree planted in the courtyard. The apple tree was heavy with mellow fruit.

In the small courtyard was a family. They were holding hands together as they stood there.

From the characters drawn on the paper, Lauren could tell that there was a father, a mother, a young teenager, and a child.

Seeing that Carina and Lauren came to visit her, Ruby put away the drawing book.

“Ruby, are you feeling better today? Lauren and I brought you some clothes.”

“I’m feeling much better. Thank you, Ms. Bailey. Thank you, Lauren!”

Lauren sat on the chair which was placed in front of the bed, shaking her head.

“You’re welcome. You’re my good friend. Look! I brought you some milk. Joie and Milo asked me to bring milk to you. They said that you should drink more and eat more so that you can grow up quickly and be healthy.”

Taking the milk, Ruby smiled and expressed the gratitude sincerely.

“I will tell them that you are grateful to them!”

The social worker sent by the local community was a woman in her thirties, who looked very kind. When she saw that someone came to visit Ruby, she went out to wait.

Taking a few sips of milk, Ruby asked, “Ms. Bailey, may I ask … may I ask how my mother is?”

Carina paused for a moment, not knowing what Ruby’s attitude was.

“Your mother is still at the police station. She refused to admit that she did those things to you. When you get better, the police officers will come and ask you some questions, okay?”

Ruby nodded. “Okay. But … if the police officers believe her words and don’t believe me, do I still have to live with her in the future?”

“I am fearful of living with her.”

Carina shook her head, not knowing how the police and the community would handle this matter.