Chapter 11

I took Ruby to tour the apartment. She seemed pleased with the layout and the natural light throughout the space.She asked curiously, "Ian, this place is really nice. Why are you in such a hurry to sell it?"I didn't hide anything and told her the situation honestly.Ruby wrinkled her nose and said with a hint of disdain, "That's a bit annoying, but it's fine. Once I take over this place, I'll renovate it completely and have someone clean it for three solid days before moving in!"I chuckled at what she said, and we left the apartment joking as we looked for a place to eat. However, when we opened the door, we came face-to-face with an infuriated Rene.She jabbed a finger at me and screamed, "Ian, now I get why you had to break up with me! You've already got someone else on the side. How low can you go, cheating and juggling both sides?"I snapped, "Rene, this is my friend. Show some respect."Rene sneered. "Friend? I'd call her a shameless mistress."Ruby stepped forward. "Wh

Chapter 12

The whole house-buying trip had been derailed by such a dramatic incident that Ruby had started to feel almost intimidated by the city.She let out a deep sigh. "Ian, I've realized that being alone in a new city comes with way too many unexpected and often unpleasant surprises. I think it's better if I just go home."In the end, after discussing it together, we decided to list the apartment on a real estate app and wait for the right buyer. Once the matter was settled, Ruby and I took the same flight back to Phoypolis. As a gesture of apology, I invited her out to a meal to help her relax after the trip.Thanks to Norman, my parents already knew Ruby, so I invited her home for dinner. During dinner, I saw that Ruby was thoughtful and well-behaved. She was exactly the kind of girl parents love, and our parents were trying to play matchmaker between us.Two weeks later, I finished work and was about to drive out to pick up Ruby for a shopping trip when I spotted Rene in the building

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Chapter 11

Chapter 12