Chapter 29
Clara's POV
"What happened to your face?", my eyes widened in shock. "Did you get into a fight?"
"I'm fine. I promise", Maxwell waved off my concern with a small smile that looked more like a pained cringe than an actual smile. "I'm sorry for the lateness", he apologised, finally setting his eyes on Ruby who observed carefully from her spot.
"Hi", she waved, pushing her chair back before rising. "I'm Ruby, Clara's best and only friend."
"Oh", Maxwell exclaimed. "It's nice to meet you, Ruby", he took her hand in his, letting the handshake last for a few more seconds before breaking it. "I can finally put a face to the name. Please sit."
We settled in, with Ruby directly facing Maxwell and I.
"You look even prettier than Clara described you."
"Aww", Ruby placed a hand t
