No, I don't have a man at all

Not knowing or asking about Ruby's sufferings, Ella coldly turned her away from the door.

The Ella then would never have known that this beautiful girl with a cold facade was ready to lay her world down at Ella's feet for a friendship that Ella failed to cherish time and time.

''I… I am leaving,'' Ruby spoke up, her straight face visible a little awkward when Ella remained silent.

Ella's eyes reddened. This face that was cold but still retained so much of life in them would become dead and hollowed in a few years…

No! In this life, I will protect you with everything I have, even my own life.

Just as Ruby was leaving with hurried steps, her hand was grabbed again.

"Leave? Who said you could leave?"

Ruby looked at her speechlessly.

…Wait. Even Ella was a bit speechless.

That sounded like something Adrian would say. Ugh. Was that guy invading her brain now?