Burn Me Once, Burn With Me novel Chapter 572

“Frieda? What are you just standing there for?”

As the others started walking inside, Hanley noticed his wife was still frozen in place and called out to her with a frown.

Ruby paused and glanced back, her eyes as calm and still as a frozen lake.

Staring at Ruby’s indifferent profile, a mixture of resentment and frustration began to bubble up inside Frieda. *Why does she always have that look on her face? Can’t she be more considerate, like Gennifer? Why can’t she be like other children—show me a little affection, try to please her father?*

“Let’s eat,” she said, her expression hardening as she strode toward the dining room.

Hanley, sensing her mood swing, quickly caught her arm and gave her a warning look.

Frieda realized her blunder. Biting her lip, she forced a smile. “I guess I was just so happy you agreed to come back that I got a little worked up. Come, Ruby, let’s eat. I made everything myself, including your favorite rich fish chowder.”

At the mention of the familiar dish, a flicker of emotion crossed Ruby’s face.

Fish chowder. It had been her grandmother’s specialty, a dish brimming with memories of their time together. She hadn’t expected Frieda to prepare it.

The unexpected gesture melted some of the ice in her eyes. Without a word, she gave a slight nod and followed them inside.

Hanley and Gennifer exchanged a look, a shared glint of triumph in their eyes. If they could win Ruby’s trust, getting their hands on the Steele family’s assets would be that much easier.

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