She gave him a deadpan look.
He grinned wider, his eyes sparkling with pure mischief. "Title will be: 'Wife Who Loved Me So Much She Bought Soulstream Without Me Asking Again Ever.'"
Ruby's smile dropped instantly, her eyes narrowing like a warning storm. The moment Karl caught that shift in her expression, he squealed—actually squealed like a child caught stealing sweets. He snatched the notebook back, hugged it to his chest, and dashed across the room, his messy hair bouncing as he ran.
"Mine! My masterpiece! You can't take it back now!" he shouted over his shoulder, nearly bumping into the wall..
Ruby could only roll her eyes at his ridiculous, childish act. She let out a quiet sigh as she watched him disappear down the hallway, still chanting about Soulstream and essays like it was the greatest plan in history.
