Reborn ghost seeing lady is pampered by her ex husband - Chapter 120

Chapter 120: Ruth’s return home.

That same night, Ruth was discharged from the hospital under strict orders from the doctor to take it easy. She was to have enough rest and eat a lot of healthy food but above all to avoid stress. Similar words of advise that were always given to her by doctors followed.

“Your body is already weak as it is, so don’t over push it. I have already told your parents that you need to stay away from alcohol, smoking and i would advise you not to go to any night clubs for a while. If you get anything as small as a flue you will be back here.”

Dr. Murphy gave Collin the discharge forms to sign and asked him to follow him to the pharmacy to get Ruth’s medicines.

Ruth’s eyes kept moving to the door because other than Collin, none of the other family members had come to pick her from the hospital. Usually when she was discharged they all showed up with flowers and gifts to celebrate her recovery.

“Where is everyone? Why aren’t they here right now, don’t they know that i am about to be discharged from the hospital?” she punched one of the pillows on the bed out of frustration.

“They are at home young Miss, i am sure that they are preparing a welcome dinner for you. A special meal is always prepared to welcome you from hospital even when it’s just a doctor’s routine check.” Ophelia threw out random consolations as she zipped the last bag and took it outside, ordering the driver to take it to the car.

Three minutes later, Ruth was still pondering on Ophelia’s words which sounded credible. It was true that her parents always went overboard when welcoming her back from the hospital. Sometimes it was a party at a one of the best hotels in the city, one time they rented out an entire luxury yacht for her and her friends. She also recalled the time when they flew her and her friends to Darma island for a week of fun in the sun.

She had almost had surgery this time round so they had to be preparing an even greater surprise.

A sly smile grew on her lips. She could not wait to see the look on Phoebe’s face when all those gifts were being handed to her. She would understand that even if she was a real daughter, she was the one with the deeper bond. What was blood in comparison to a bond of over twenty years? A muffled chuckle slipped through her lips.

The door was opened and Collin stepped in, ready to go. “Are you ready?”

“Mmm.” Ruth responded weakly.

She stood up and stumbled, acting very weak. Collin stepped in and swept her in his arms, carrying her like a princess.

“Let’s go home, i am sure that everyone is waiting for your arrival.”

Ruth wrapped her hands around his neck and rested her head on his chest. This was their usual behavior when she was leaving the hospital. In fact, one of the men in the family had to carry her when she was discharged.

During the car ride, Ruth winced at every slight bump, acting as if she was the world’s most sensitive woman. In the end, Collin had to carry her, using his body as a buffer.

In no time they arrived home and alighted from the car. Immediately, Ruth noticed four new cars with ribbons. She smiled arrogantly, because it was just as she expected, they had prepared gifts for her.

Rather than feeling excited, she was angered because these were not gifts that excited her.

‘Hmph! Cars again’ Ruth rolled her eyes, she didn’t know how many times she had told her family to stop gifting her cars. Even worse, the colors were tacky. Why would she drive around in a pink car? The yellow one had no ribbon but it was just as displeasing to her eyes.

“Why is no one waiting outside to welcome me?” Ruth searched the vicinity but no one was in sight, not even the maids. “Ah, they must be waiting to surprise me.” she laughed excitedly.

Her hopes remained high as her imagination run wild. She imagined them right behind the closed door and the moment she walked in, they would all scream “Surprise!!”

The driver brought the electric wheel chair from the trunk of the car and Collin who was waiting by Ruth’s side helped her into the chair.

Ruth lost her smile and she folded her body inwards, even making her body tremble like she was being assaulted by enemy winds. She planned to act even more pitiful now that she was home.

When they entered the house, Ruth’s heart dropped because nothing was as she imagined. Her family wasn’t waiting in the foyer to pop champagne and welcome her like she expected. She could hear laughter and conversation coming from the dining area. She continued to assume that they were preparing a feast for her so she drove the wheel chair to the dining area.

To her shock, her family was already enjoying a meal without her. Her mother was caught in the moment dabbing the corners of Phoebe’s mouth with a tissue.

“What took you guys so long, as soon as your grandmother and Phoebe came home we sat down to eat. You can join us too, Ruthie i hope you have an appetite, i prepared some of your favorites.” Jennie smiled and walked towards her.

A tentative smile formed on Ruth’s mouth, she couldn’t believe that their attention was drawn to Phoebe yet she was the sick one. Had they forgotten the old traditions already? How dare they not celebrate he return? She was boiling on the inside but composed on the outside.

Nodding once, Jennie and Collin helped her sit in one of the chairs. One by one everyone congratulated her on her discharge.

Ruth studied the dishes that had been served and only two of them were her favorites. One of the dishes on the table was a mixed sea food curry dish which she hated.

“Mother you know that I don’t like sea food, why did you prepare it for me?” Ruth pinched her nose.

Jennie moved the dish away from Ruth’s side and placed it by Phoebe. “I am so sorry sweetheart, this is one of Phoebe’s favorite foods, when she told me I couldn’t wait to make it for her because it’s one of my best dishes too. Please just bear with it.”

Phoebe chuckled and winked at Ruth as their eyes met. Sea food curry was not necessarily one of her favorite foods although she could it eat it just fine. To call it her favorite was a stretch and Ruth knew immediately that Phoebe had done this to torment her.

“Oh no mother! If sister Ruth hates sea food then by all means, we should get rid of it.” Phoebe placed a hand to her chest and mimicked Ruth’s usual pretentious tone.

As expected, everyone praised Phoebe for being thoughtful while Ruth tightened her hand around a fork, wishing she could plunge it into Phoebe’s eyes.

“It’s okay, if my sister likes it then i can endure it.” She faked a smile.

After dinner, Ruth was escorted to her new room. It had been decorated just like the old one and gifts were waiting for her on the bed. Ruth did not even give them a single glance as she was filled with bitterness over being moved to another bedroom.

“Humph!! It smells musty in here, did they not bother to clean it up.” Ophelia turned on the air conditioner.

Ruth stood up, fell on the bed and placed a pillow over her face, she screamed as loud as she could, letting out all of her rage.

“I am going to kill that bitch, I swear to God.”