Chapter 27
Author: Daisy
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Just then, Derrick got a text from Ruby. “Where are you? Get your lazy ass back home now!”

As Derrick was about to leave the cafe, he heard his phone buzz again. It was a second text from Ruby and it said, "Please come home right away. It's urgent."

He was a little taken aback, but he quickly paid for his coffee and cookies and left the cafe. He hailed a cab and gave the driver his address. As he sat in the backseat, he tried to imagine what could be so urgent that Ruby needed him to come home immediately. He racked his brain, but he couldn't come up with anything.

As Derrick rushed into the house, he was shocked to see his ex-wife standing in the living room. She looked at him, her expression unreadable. "What are you doing here?" he asked, his voice tinged with disbelief.

"I came to talk to you," she replied, her voice steady. "I need to tell you something important."

His heart was pounding, and he felt a sense of dread. He had a feeling that this was not going to be good news. "
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