Step by step, he quietly made his way into David’s sprawling mansion. The house was grand and eerily silent. Ethan carefully made his way toward a beautifully arranged dining room, lit by flickering candles, adorned with crimson roses, and set with lavish dishes.
Confusion washed over him. Was this the right place? Was this some kind of trap? He hesitated, wondering if he should turn back. Just then, Ruby’s cheerful voice broke the silence.
Ethan, you made it! Ethan froze, his heart pounding as he turned toward the sound. Ruby appeared before Ethan, but she seemed much more mature than she had that morning, perhaps due to her makeup and attire. Her long golden hair was loosely styled, and she wore an elegant dress that highlighted a softness that seemed almost impossible for a ten-year-old.
Ruby looked at Ethan, her eyes sparkling, and asked, what do you think of me? Ethan was stunned, but answered, you look beautiful, but… Ruby cut him off, her tone serious. Don’t say but, I’m not a child. Actually, I’m 38 years old.
I suffer from a condition called reverse aging. She walked over to the table, took a stack of papers, and handed them to Ethan. The more he read, the more shocked he became.
The Ruby before him was, in fact, a 38-year-old woman. She had been born wrinkled like an old woman, and as she grew older, her body regressed to that of a child. It was almost impossible to believe, and Ethan stood frozen, trying to process this bizarre information.
But Ruby didn’t let him linger in silence. She continued, I’m David’s wife, not his daughter. David is a brilliant scientist.
We got married when I looked like a young 18-year-old. He’s still working hard to find a cure for my condition. He’s almost there, but I don’t love him.
I’m just using him to cure my illness. Once I’m better, we can run off together and enjoy this beautiful life, Ethan. I’ve liked you for a long time.
At Ruby’s last words, Ethan was stunned. What? No, you look like a little girl. I’m married already.
Ruby became furious at Ethan’s rejection. She raised her voice. I told you, my illness will be cured soon.
I’ll be a normal woman again. How dare you look down on me? Ethan stammered. No, that’s not what I meant.
Then he suddenly had a thought and asked, but how will you be cured? Ruby smirked coldly. The black maids who come here are actually for David to use as test subjects for his treatments. Their youth and vitality are very useful…
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