Chapter 17

After an exhilarating hour of watching the intense football match, Ruby felt a mixture of exhaustion and exhilaration. As a mere spectator, the energy and excitement from the game had somehow drained her. She found herself thoroughly entertained by Luke's impressive goals, while also smirking at Caden's occasional skillful moves.

Relieved that she had managed to dodge any stray balls that came her way, Ruby was thankful that the only casualty of the game was Joan, one of the cheerleaders, who had injured her arm. Although Ruby sympathized with Joan's misfortune, she couldn't help but feel a sense of relief that she had avoided a similar fate due to her quick reflexes.

Throughout the game, Ruby had barely managed to read a few pages of the book she had borrowed from the library. The spark of excitement that had ignited within her while watching the match made it impossible for her to concentrate on the pages. She was captivated by the sheer passion and intensity of the sport, finally u