Jack stared at the woman before him, her soft and delicate hair giving her face a more serene aura. Ruby paused slightly, her toes gripping the floor. Her large, sparkling eyes seemed to pierce straight into his heart.
Though Ruby knew how to charm him, this simple act of reaching out to him felt like a step forward—like moving from a slow train to high-speed.
Jack tried to keep his face neutral, fighting back the faintest smile. Ruby could read his expression, sensing what he was feeling.
She looked a little fragile, biting her lip, and while her eyes were filled with tears, she didn't apologize. She knew she had made a tough decision—one she wouldn't regret even if she could go back. But despite that, she still wanted Jack to stay, so she clung tightly to his shirt.
With a sigh, Jack
