After her chat with Sylvia and a few polite introductions to others on set, Ruby returned to her company.
She spent the rest of the afternoon in her office, finalizing designs, reviewing orders, and checking in with Rowan and Eilas. The soft rhythm of work filled her space again—comfortable, familiar.
And just like that…
her day was over.
She walked home under the setting sun, her body tired, but her heart calm.
The next morning, excitement buzzed in her chest.
Today was the day.
They were finally going to pick up the car.
She hadn't realized how much she'd missed the idea of having one…freedom, movement, safety, especially with the rainy season approaching.
Ruby rose early, tied her hair back with a smooth ribbon, and slipped into one of her newest robe designs—simple, clean, and elegant.
She called her husbands one by one.
"Wake up," she whispered at each of their doors. "We have a car to claim."