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“Hey”

Nate smiled as he took the seat opposite Ruby on the dining table.

The worst place to have such conversations were during dinner when they were about to eat.

Maria had made a sumptuous meal and the aroma reminded him that he hadn’t had anything to eat all day.

“Nate”

When Ruby called him in this manner, a manner that lacked emotion and was almost filled with hurt, he felt his heart almost jump to his throat.

Had he really been that much of a bad person?

“I’m sorry I’ve been absent and occupied with work”

His words were almost plain but he meant everything he had just said.

If it was any of the girls he had dated in the past, all he had to do was shower them with expensive gifts and they’d forgive him, not that he cared if they forgave him anyway.

Ruby was different, most times, he’d wish she could see his heart.

Even though he never told her or showed it, he loved her and he wanted to treat her right.

“You’re sorry?” She asked, displeased. “You ignored me for