Chapter 106

Ruby responded lightly to Layla's touch and said, "Come talk to me, but there's no need to touch me." "Ruby, do you know that Hazel also bought a house? Your father bought a house for you, and then he bought another one for Hazel. I couldn't stop him." Layla said with a tone of frustration. Ruby internally scoffed but remained calm outwardly. "That's your business, not mine. You didn’t need to tell me this." "Of course, I had to tell you! Earning money isn't easy for your father, and his business isn't doing well these days. If you don't have any special needs, don't keep bothering him and asking for money. You should live within your means," Layla advised, implying that Ruby shouldn't rely on her father's money. Ruby didn't need to hear this; she already knew it. "Your father hasn’t been sleeping well these days. I think he’s under a lot of pressure." Layla said. Ruby felt a pang of guilt in her heart. The house her father bought for her was very expensive. She could understand how mu