RUTH'S REDEMPTION
Chapter Four

A Few Hours Later

"Wake up, Ruth," Molly said, as she stopped in front of a boarding house.

"What time is it?" Ruth asked, rubbing her eyes.

"About 3:30."

"Are you sure that Rose is alive?"

"I am almost sure that she is alive," Molly said, getting out of the car. "Come on."

Ruth got out of the car, and followed Molly to the boarding house.

*****

After finding out that a Jack and Rose Dawson were renting a room, they headed upstairs.

Molly knocked on their door.

"I am coming," a tired Jack said. When he opened the door, he was surprised to see Ruth. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to see Rose," Ruth replied.

"Rose is in the hospital right now, but she should be out either tomorrow or the next day."

"Why is she in the hospital?"

"She fainted. There is something you should know. Rose is pregnant."

"Rose is pregnant?" Ruth asked in shock.

"Yes."

"How far along is she?"

"Six weeks."

"Ruth, let's get some rest. You can try to speak to Rose tomorrow."

Ruth followed Molly out the door.

*****

Jack did not know how to break the news to Rose.

The Next Morning

Jack walked into Rose's room. He was surprised to see that Ruth was already there.

"I see you two made up," Jack said, handing her a grilled cheese sandwich.

"Yes," Rose said.

"I am glad, because I was afraid you would be upset."

"I was at first, but I could tell that she had changed."

"Rose, there is house with a small guest house. What do you say we buy it with the diamond?"

Rose turned to her mother. "What do you say? You can stay in the guest house."

"That is a great idea," Ruth replied, thankful that her daughter had forgiven her.

The End.

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