Eliana accepted the ring in a daze.

“Why are you giving me this? I know that you…”

She paused. She knew how much Eli treasured the ring.

She was sure it would take an enormous effort to make him give up the ring. How could it be so easy? She couldn’t believe it.

“I’m returning it to you. Will you keep your promise to make me another lucky ring? I want that ring instead,” Eli asked humbly.

“Of course, but this ring won’t be made out of precious material. I can’t afford something too extravagant…” Eliana did not hesitate to agree.

“That doesn’t matter to me. I don’t need an expensive ring,” Eli said. Relief slowly filled his heart that shot upwards into his throat.

‘As long as it is made by you,’ he added silently.

“Okay. But why did you suddenly agree to return the ring?” asked Eliana.

Eli had even defied Maurice in order to keep this ring. How could he give it to her so easily?

“Why do you have to ask so many questions? Hurry up and take it before I change my mind.”

Eli’s ears turned red.

He would never admit that he was so moved by the dinner that he decided to return the ring.

Eliana’s phone rang with a call from Inger.

She said that she had arrived downstairs.

go. I’ll take

put the ring away and

outside. As

you the ring when

no reporters around. Eliana

Eli didn’t want to

didn’t want to be

everyone else, it looked like his life was perfect. He was handsome, rich,

knew the loneliness that filled his heart when he left the applause and attention behind and returned to his empty house. What did it matter if many people loved him? In the end,

felt warm and happy for the first

never been so certain that he was in

know how long he had loved her. Maybe since she ladled soup into his bowl; maybe since she designed the ring for him; maybe since she jumped into the swimming pool; maybe even before

that he

her hand.

mean you want to stay in my

Eliana was totally confused.

not?” Eli said

have a fever? Have you

Eliana touched Eli’s forehead.

feel feverish. So why was

breath. His

think I have a crush on you,

widened. She couldn’t

you say?

Eliana. I don’t mind you

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