In the end, Sebastian had taken Garrett’s advice.

But now that he had to make an apology, he needed to show his sincerity. He would not do that in a perfunctory way.

“Oh, I see. Anyway, I’m starving. Let’s eat.” Natalie lowered her gaze, unable to meet his. She couldn’t bear to look at the thin scars on Sebastian’s face. It made her remember what had happened last night.

She picked up her chopsticks and began to eat the dumplings in her bowl slowly. A little while later, she put her bowl down, exposing three lone dumplings.

Sebastian raised his hand and took her bowl, pouring her leftover dumplings into his bowl. “We can’t let them go to waste.”

“Sorry, I really can’t eat another,” Natalie said softly, looking down guiltily.

After a pause, Sebastian smiled and asked gently, “What’s the matter? I was just making up some excuse to eat your leftover dumplings.”

“Oh?” Realizing that she misunderstood him yet again, Natalie found herself unable to meet his eyes. She was still very sensitive about what other people thought of her. After all, she used to be the outcast, excluded from many school activities.

“Look, I know I was wrong about the ring. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have doubted you. Don’t think too much. I trust you now.” Sebastian brought up what had happened the other day, scratching his head embarrassedly.

He really wasn’t used to this whole “apology” thing. He hadn’t needed to humble himself in years.

the past. Never mind.” Natalie wrung

had nearly put this

she realized it wasn’t entirely Sebastian’s fault for judging her. It was her carelessness that led to the ring getting lost. Besides, she was supposed to be Cassie, who had a reputation for being extravagant. It was only

head to look at her, his dark

stress reaction to what she had said a few days ago, and now it was hard

and made many mistakes before, but people change. You’ve lived with me for a

talking about Cassie. But

the rest of the dumplings, Sebastian fished the emerald ring out of his pocket and handed it to Natalie. “Since you’re not angry anymore, put

this ring was so precious, and it’ll make me anxious

for a while before finally agreeing. “Okay. I’ll

morning, as Natalie was brushing her teeth, she suddenly felt a pair of thick arms wrap around her waist from

With groggy eyes, he said in a low voice, “What lotion do you use? It smells so good. Anyway, look at

from his touch, feeling itchy

After rinsing her mouth, she opened the box.

breathlessly. “It’s beautiful… and it looks expensive.” All of a sudden,

lying as

occurred to Natalie that the gem in front of her was a genuine diamond. And how could it be real? If it was, Sebastian had

the twinkling gemstone, she said in awe, “Technology these days

couldn’t see his face, he took the diamond ring out of the box and slipped it onto her index finger. Her fair, slender

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