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.

She had

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

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

a stress reaction to what she had said a few days ago, and

small smile. “I’m sure. I was ignorant and made many mistakes before, but people change. You’ve lived with me

Cassie. But she wanted Sebastian to understand

the rest of the dumplings, Sebastian fished the emerald ring out of his pocket and handed

head and said, “I’ll hold onto it, but I won’t wear it. I had no idea this ring was so precious,

pensively for a while before finally

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

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

shrank away from

continued to brush her 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

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

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

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

the twinkling gemstone, she said in awe, “Technology these days must be amazing. It

see his face, he took the diamond ring out of the box and slipped it onto her index finger. Her fair, slender finger made the diamond pop out

nibbled her neck and whispered, “You’re right. It does look

spot he bit. Raising her hand, she stared at the diamond

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