StartNovelChapter 1344: Having said that, Stella got Leyla to her feet. "We should head out now." The two women donned their coats and stepped outside. Stella cast a glance at Bryan, thinking she had worked hard to keep Leyla entertained for his benefit.
If she hadn't done that, she knew Leyla would have turned Eileen into someone domineering, which would make things difficult for Bryan.
While Stella and Leyla both had their own concerns, Eileen knew they got along well and felt reassured.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs noon drew closer, Eileen noticed the deserted living room and frowned. She realized Ruby had been on the phone with Bailee for quite stime.
Eileen entrusted Gabriela to Bryan and made her way to Ruby's room.
The door was slightly open. Eileen entered and called Ruby's name, only to catch sight of Ruby quickly dabbing at her tears. Upon seeing Eileen enter, Ruby quickly plastered on a smile. "Look at me, taking a break and forgetting to step outside. Did you enjoy your tin the hot spring...?" Ruby avoided Eileen's gaze, her words coming out vague.
It was clear she was attempting to conceal something. Eileen wasn't one to dance around the issue. She asked, "Did something happen with Bailee?" Ruby's first instinct was to deny it, but under Eileen's sharp gaze, she faltered. "No... I mean, not exactly. It's just that Bailee and Huey didn't celebrate Christmas with the Baker family this year." Updates loaded at galnovesChristmas was a tfor family members to gather.
However, Bailee and Huey hadn't spent Christmas with the Baker family, even though they were in Onaland. This clearly suggested that something was amiss. It likely had something to do with Winona.
"Bailee didn't say she was upset." Ruby let out a sigh. "But she and Huey had skind of fight with Winona and moved out of the Baker family's house. They weren't prepared for the holiday and ended up eating just bread for breakfast and lunch." Bailee hadn't intended to share any of this. She had reached out to Ruby to ask her when they would return so that she could bring Huey over for a visit.
Ruby had suggested they visit when the Baker family wasn't busy, but then, she had sensed that something was wrong.
How could it be so quiet on Bailee's end during the holiday season? Besides, Bailee should have been busy today. It seemed odd that Bailee would have a moment to make a call amidst the typical holiday bustle.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRuby had asked Bailee about that, and after a while, Bailee had confessed everything.
"We didn't even have breakfast before we left." Bailee had admitted.
Winona had sent Bailee away just before dinner, and by the tBailee had returned, everyone else hadm already finished eating. Huey, enraged by this, had stormed out with Bailee in tow. Ruby was pleased with Huey's action to defend Bailee, but she was also concerned for them.
"I think this conflict won't be easily resolved," Eileen said. "Huey's tolerance has its limits. Winona lish't just testing Bailee's patience, she's also testing Huey's. If she doesn't back down this time, I doubt Huey will ever take Bailee back to the Baker house."
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