Chapter 18

"I can't believe I have to spend three hours like this," Ruby murmured under her breath, her lips downturned. She had a sinking feeling that she would come to regret her decision to come to the movie.

Caden, with his intentional choice, had taken a seat right beside her. The seating arrangement was as follows: Daniel, Joan, Olivia, Florence, Caden, Ruby, and Luke at the corner. They had bought popcorn buckets and drinks, but Florence had already finished hers even before the movie began. She snatched Daniel's bucket with a disdainful scoff and remained silent throughout.

For Ruby, the experience was far from enjoyable. They laughed at the jokes delivered by the actors, but the romantic scenes were particularly challenging for her to endure. Caden's constant gaze in her direction made her heart race, and she struggled to resist the temptation to look back at him, almost failing multiple times.

During the intermission, most of them left to grab another round of popcorn, fortunately incl