Chapter 1628

At first, Ruth hadn't fully grasped the severity of her situation. But as the days passed, the reality became unmistakably clear. Without a letter of recommendation and with Mona relentlessly pressing charges, she knew her chances of avoiding prison were slim. There was still a chance, however, if Mona spoke up for her, framing the whole ordeal as a misunderstanding. If that happened, Ruth might escape jail time. Ruth looked at Skylar with a hopeful expression. She had already lowered herself as much as she could, so surely Skylar would take the opportunity to help. Once Steven, Charles, and Harvey welcomed her back into the fold, she would speak highly of Skylar in front of them. For Skylar, it would be a win-win situation. Skylar understood what Ruth was trying to do, and it was clear that Ruth had no remorse for her actions. She still dreamed of escaping the consequences. Asking Skylar to intervene with Steven and Mona was a flawed logic, and Skylar knew it. Ruth stared at Sk