Chapter - 284

He thought hard and quickly came up with an answer. “Oh, I was about to tell you this. Ruby, who was selling soy milk on East Street, was my high school teacher who she cared a lot about me back then. As we’ve bumped into each other after so many years, she got a little too excited and hugged me.”

“Ruby who’s selling soy milk?” Lacey was sceptical. “You’re talking about Ms. Baxter, aren’t you? She was a former high school teacher, but was expelled after offending the principal.”

Zeke nodded his head. “Yeah, that’s her.”

Lacey took a deep breath and said, “Are you sure you’re telling the truth? I have Ms. Baxter’s phone number. I’ll call her and ask now. If you lie to me, I’ll break up with you. But, of course, I may give you another chance if you can be straight up with me now.”

As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.

She really cared about Zeke and was really afraid of being betrayed by him.

Zeke vowed, “I promise I’m telling the truth. You can call Ruby to ask her now.”

Lacey stared at the phone, hesitating.

She was worried she would hear something different from what Zeke had told her. She would not be able to handle the truth if that was the case.

She even thought that it was better to deceive herself and pretend what Zeke said was the truth.

Zeke simply snatched Lacey’s phone away, found Ruby’s number, and dialled it. “Ask her yourself. I’m not afraid. I’m telling the truth.”

Upon seeing Zeke being so assertive, Lacey smiled through her tears.

This guy doesn’t appear guilty at all and even offers to call Ms. Baxter for verification, so I think he’s telling the truth.

Hence, she hung up before the phone got through. “Dummy, I was joking with you. I’m not that petty.”

Zeke felt a sense of relief.

He was really worried that Lacey would call Ruby who would then tell her about him and Summer.

Although he was just pretending to be Summer’s boyfriend, Lacey would definitely be upset by it.

Lacey hastily finished her breakfast and said, “I’m fine now. I have to go back to the company to work. Are you going to the company, Zeke?”

“I’m going to Riverdale District,” replied Zeke. “Franky made me leave with the excuse that Hudson’s parents were sick last time. I’m worried they will harm them, so I’m planning to bring them over here.”

Lacey nodded her head in agreement. “Well, you’re right. You really should bring Hudson’s parents over here. However, Riverdale District is the territory of the Forrest family, so you must be careful. It’ll be best not to let the Forrest family know you’re there.”

“Don’t worry. I know what to do,” Zeke assured her while nodding his head. “By the way, Lacey, you have to be careful too. I’m worried the Forrest family will return. I’ll arrange for someone to protect you.”

Zeke didn’t plan on taking Lacey along.

He planned to take down the underworld forces in Riverdale District this time, so it would be too dangerous to bring Lacey along.

“Don’t you worry, I won’t trust others so easily anymore.” Lacey smiled.

Zeke talked a little more with her before he left.

As soon as he left, Lacey immediately took out her phone and dialled Ruby’s number.

“Aunt Ruby, is your stall open today? Keep some soy milk for me, please.”

In the past, Lacey would pass by the food stalls on East Street when she went to work. She often bought soy milk from Ruby’s stall, so they had become acquainted with each other after some time.

Ruby replied with a smile, “Alright, Lacey Dace, I’ll make you some fresh and delicious soy milk later.”

“Aunt Ruby, do you know a man named Zeke Williams?” asked Lacey.