Chapter 16
Anne had not yet recovered from the sudden surprise when she was let down.
She watched as Garrett’s figure gradually receded into the distance, propping herself up from the ground and slowly standing up. Just as she was about to catch up, she suddenly remembered something, swiftly turned around, and triumphantly looked at Ruth.
“Ruth, I have always said it, you have no chance of winning against me!
Ruth watched her quietly, step by step, slowly descending the stone stairs, until she stood in front of her.
She was about five centimeters taller than Anne, so with just a slight downward glance, she could see the arrogance in Anne’s eyes. Thinking of the pocket watch that had been ruined by soaking, and all the past events, Ruth felt that it was also time to settle the score with her.
She moved her fingers and joints, a polite smile appeared on her face, and then, in Anne’s puzzled eyes, she slapped her hard..
With a crisp slap, Anne’s already flushed face due to illness swelled up. Unable to withstand the force, she fell several meters away. Although there were no pains and numbness in her fingertips, Ruth felt extremely relaxed both physically and mentally. She bravely met Anne’s almost burning angry gaze with a fearless expression on her face, and spoke softly.
“This slap, I return it to you. Do you have any dissatisfaction?”
Anne didn’t expect that she would suddenly take action.
But she didn’t have the strength to fight back now, she could only clutch her throat and scream incessantly. “Ruth! You wait for me! Garrett will know about what happened today, and he won’t let you off the hook!” Upon hearing these words, Ruth’s smile e grew even brighter on her face.
esquatted halfway down, raised her hand, and slapped herself on the left cheek again.
The two matching crimson handprints on both sides aligned, which made her OCD much better and her tone became cheerful. “This slap was for my pocket watch, and now we’re
even
“of course, if you want to retaliate against me, feel free to bring Garrett along. I wouldn’t mind giving him a few slaps as well.”
that, she didn’t look at Anne again and confidently stood up.
the turned her head, Ruth saw Liam, who was lying in front of the window with displeased expression on his face.
The two people locked eyes, and he immediately ran to the door and opened it. He gently rubbed her hand, his tone filled with
“Why didn’t
the when you were fighting? Did your hand hurt?”
Ja song as that Law Idm, Ruth’s heart softened a little
“It doesn’t hurt, beat tube if you have the chance, can you help me with it?”
Liam’s tare finally improved a tat when he heard her soothing words so gently.
Helge dining table and set down, then took a few eggs into the kitchen to cook
Watchung kim bany himself over such trivial matter, Huth let out a sigh and wanted to call out to him.
“it’s okay. It didn’t well up, so there’s no need to both an egg”
dan diduri bute. fested pain
He cooked by himself and only then walked over to sit beside her, taking out an and rolling it slowly in her
Watching him being so serious, Ruth felt both helpless and found him quite adorable.
“Did you just get caught up watching the show? Is the chicken soup ready? I’m still waiting to drink it.”
Liam held his anger inside and refused to take the opportunity she offered. Ruth had no choice but to change the subject.
“Are we going to Pondbourne in a couple of days? Didn’t you say you were going to take me home? How about we pack our bags together tonight?”
With that being mentioned, Liam finally spoke up.
“First, I went to Ecluoland, and then I flew to Pondbourne.”
for?”
“Ecluoland? What did you go there fo
Liam finally raised his gaze and glanced at her, his eyes filled with a hint of indulgence and compromise that he couldn’t resist.
“Wasn’t that watch an heirloom from grandma? Of course, it should be repaired first. Otherwise, she would be so sad when you take me
to see her.‘
Ruth didn’t expect him to be so thoughtful and considerate, and a
warm feel
feeling surged in her heart.
But yesterday she checked the watch on her way here, and it seemed that it couldn’t be fixed. She didn’t want to make another wasted trip.
No need, it just stopped spinning, as long as the object is still in my hands, it’s fine.‘
Her tone was full of comfort, but the pain in Liam’s eyes grew stronger and stronger.
He put down the eggs, then took out the ring she had taken off while bathing from his pocket, and slowly put it on her ring finger, with a Sincere and gentle tone.
“Go ahead, tr
treat it as a vacation. As long as it’s something related to you, even if there’s only a one percent chance, I still want to give it
