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.

in the past. Never mind.” Natalie wrung her

days had passed. She had nearly put this matter

carelessness that led to the ring getting lost. Besides, she was supposed to be Cassie, who had a

you sure?” Sebastian raised his head to look

and now it was hard to tell whether she meant what she said now or

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

Cassie. But she wanted

fished the emerald ring out of his pocket and handed it to Natalie. “Since you’re not angry

idea this ring was so precious,

her pensively for a while before finally agreeing. “Okay. I’ll buy you

teeth, she suddenly felt

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

Natalie shrank away from his touch, feeling itchy

teeth, she eyed the wine red velvet box that the man had laid on the counter in front of her. After rinsing her mouth, she opened the box. Inside lay a diamond ring that glistened under the morning light. Nestled in the center was a huge blue

All of a sudden, she sighed. “Don’t tell

worry. It didn’t cost much. I got it from my friend.” Sebastian said affectionately, lying as easily as breathing. As he spoke, he

her was a genuine diamond. And how could it be real? If it was, Sebastian had to be

said in awe, “Technology these days must be

his lips. Lowering his head so that she couldn’t see his face, he took the diamond

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