Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 898

Ruby shook her head. "No need. I live close to the company and the main road, so there are still plenty of people around at this hour. I'll be fine."

Nyla didn't insist, nodding. "Alright, message me when you get home."

"Will do," Ruby replied.

After that, Nyla and Damon quickly got into the car and left, while Ruby turned to head home. Just as she neared her house, she suddenly received a call from Sullivan. "Aren't you home yet?" Sullivan asked.

Ruby, not used to his overly familiar tone, frowned. "I'm on my way home. Thanks for your concern, Sullivan, but is there something else you need?"

Sullivan, unfazed by her cold tone, kept his voice gentle as always. "Be careful on the road. Let me know when you get home."

Ruby took a deep breath before replying, "Sullivan, I thought I made myself clear last time. I really appreciate you saving me twice, but my feelings for you are nothing more than gratitude."

Sullivan had heard this rejection so many times that he didn't take offense. "Ruby, why not give us a chance? If, in the end, you can't develop feelings for me, I'll let you go."

in trying something that won't work,"

type

didn't offer much love, like two hedgehogs bristling at the slightest threat. Being together would only cause them to hurt each other, and she didn't want to waste time on that. "You don't know it won't work," Sullivan said, his

lowered her eyes, speaking slowly. "Sullivan, people who grow up without love

to hurt each other, and you came close to

Demi were more attractive and lively than she was. Why would Sullivan notice someone like

was silence on the other

to hang

won't deny it, when I first approached

had similar experiences,

you. It's not for any other reason, but because I

tone was sincere, and for a moment, Ruby imagined him standing before her,

pause, she replied slowly, "But

up. Turning it to silent, she tucked it

afraid of loneliness. In fact, she had become accustomed to it. But when she heard Sullivan's words, they still moved her, and