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.

mind.” Natalie wrung

had passed. She had nearly put this matter to

about it, 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 natural that Sebastian

raised his head to look at her, his

few days ago, and now it was hard to tell whether she meant what she

before, but people change.

was talking about Cassie. But

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 if I have to wear it every day. If you really want others

her pensively for a while before

as Natalie was brushing her teeth, she suddenly felt

low voice, “What lotion do you use?

shrank away from his touch, feeling itchy from

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 diamond—a

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

affectionately, lying as easily as breathing. As he spoke, he ran his fingers across the woman’s slender waist

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

“Technology these days

his head so that she couldn’t see his face, he took the diamond ring

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255