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.

past. Never mind.”

days had passed. She had nearly put this matter

her. It was her carelessness that led to the ring getting lost.

his head to look at her, his dark eyes filled with

ago, and now it was

mistakes before, but people change. You’ve lived with me for a while now, so

was talking about Cassie. But she wanted Sebastian to understand

the rest of the dumplings, Sebastian fished the emerald ring out of his pocket and handed it to Natalie.

it. I had no idea this ring was so precious, and it’ll make me anxious if I have to wear it every day. If you really want others to

while before finally agreeing. “Okay. I’ll buy you another

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

shoulder. With groggy eyes, he said in a low

Stop it.” Natalie shrank away from his touch, feeling itchy

on the counter in front of her. After rinsing her mouth, she opened the box. Inside

looks expensive.” All of a sudden, she sighed. “Don’t tell me you spent a

it from my friend.” Sebastian said affectionately, lying as easily as breathing. As he spoke, he ran his

was a genuine diamond. And how could it be real? If it

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

hold back a smile that kept tugging at the corner of his lips. Lowering his head so that she couldn’t see his face, he took the diamond ring

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