Chapter 931 Mood Swings



Maria was furious at Rudy after she read the report. Her shock had quickly transformed into a storm of emotions, and anger was at the forefront. The revelations contained within the report had caught her completely off guard, and she felt a mixture of betrayal and hurt. As she looked at Rudy, still lost in conversation with Kaguya, her mind raced with questions and emotions that she struggled to process. Fôll0w current novÊls on n/o/(v)/3l/b((in).(co/m)

The conflicting feelings swirling inside her were overwhelming, and she grappled with the decision of whether to confront Rudy immediately or allow him the chance to explain himself.

Rudy and Kaguya finally decided to head back to the car, not wanting to keep Maria waiting for too long. Rudy opened the backseat door for Kaguya, a warm smile on his face that made her cheeks flush. The gesture was simple, yet it held a certain charm that Kaguya found hard to resist. She thanked him softly, feeling a mix of gratitude and awkwardness.

As Rudy opened the driver's side door, he turned to Maria with a cheerful expression. "Would you like to take the wheel for a bit more, Maria?" he asked, trying to engage her in their outing.

But Maria's fury was palpable, and she ignored Rudy's question, not even acknowledging his words. Rudy assumed she was just upset about being kept waiting in the car, unaware of the storm that had been unleashed by the contents of the report.

With a sigh, Rudy took the driver's seat and started the car's engine. The vehicle smoothly glided onto the city streets, the atmosphere serene and beautiful. The sounds of the city outside created a calming ambiance within the car, but there was an underlying tension that Rudy couldn't quite put his finger on.

He glanced at Maria, her profile rigid and her gaze fixed on the passing scenery outside. Rudy's concern grew, but he didn't want to push her if she needed some time to cool off. Kaguya, sitting in the backseat, also sensed the unease and remained quiet, unsure of how to navigate the situation.

Kaguya shifted her gaze back and forth between Maria and Rudy, her mind racing with thoughts and worry. She replayed the animated conversations they had on their way to the restaurant in her mind, contrasting them with the palpable silence that now hung in the air. It was almost surreal how the atmosphere had shifted so dramatically within such a short span of time.

Rudy shrugged lightly, offering a reassuring smile. "It's not a problem at all. But if you insist, I understand. Let me know if you change your mind."

As the car approached the next pickup station, Kaguya readied herself to get out. She gave a genuine smile to Rudy and Maria, "Thank you for the lovely dinner, both of you. It was nice spending time together."

Maria smiled back and waved in return. "You too, Kaguya. It was nice meeting you."

Rudy nodded, "You're welcome, Kaguya. Have a good evening."

Kaguya stepped out of the car and gave a final wave before heading into the station. Rudy looked at her retreating figure for a moment before adjusting his grip on the steering wheel, his gaze following her for a moment before he turned his attention back to the road.

Once they were at a safe distance from the station, Rudy glanced at Maria, his expression thoughtful. He didn't look directly at her as he spoke, his eyes focused on the road ahead. "So, something happened back there. Mind telling me what's bothering you?"

Maria's silence stretched for a moment before she sighed softly. "It's nothing, really."

Rudy's lips quirked into a half-smile, though he still didn't turn to look at her. "Maria, you know you can't fool me. I can tell when something's bothering you."

Maria shifted uncomfortably in her seat, her gaze fixed on her hands. "I... I read the report."

"Oh... I suspected as much..." he let out a soft sigh.