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.

“It’s in the past. Never mind.” Natalie wrung her fingers nervously.

passed. She had

entirely Sebastian’s fault for judging her. It was her carelessness that led to the ring getting lost.

you sure?” Sebastian raised his head to look at her, his dark eyes

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

she gave him a small smile. “I’m sure. I was ignorant and made many mistakes before, but people change. You’ve lived with me for a while now, so you should know what I’m like

But she wanted Sebastian to

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

the ring and held it tightly. She shook her head and said, “I’ll hold onto it, but I won’t wear it. I had no idea this ring was so precious, and it’ll make me anxious if I have to wear

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

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

her bare shoulder. With groggy eyes, he said in a low voice, “What lotion do you

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 diamond—a

breathlessly. “It’s beautiful… and it looks expensive.” All of a sudden, she sighed. “Don’t tell me

my friend.” Sebastian said affectionately, lying as easily as breathing. As

in front of her was a genuine diamond. And how could it be real? If it was,

awe, “Technology these days must be amazing. It

face and had to 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 out of the box and slipped it onto her index finger. Her fair, slender finger made

he nibbled her neck and whispered,

the spot he bit. Raising her hand, she stared at the diamond under the light. Each facet

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