Chapter Twenty Eight: Confrontation

RUBY still couldn't believe it as she gazed at Adam. His eyes were closed, and he breathed softly.

Is he asleep?

She sat beside this handsome creature and gazed at him intently.

A deep sigh escaped her lips. "You know, if it weren't for that bathroom girl who is now your fiancée, maybe I would have forgiven you." She spoke bravely, knowing that Adam was asleep and wouldn't hear her. I'm upset with you for believing that I could still accept you after the hurtful words you've said to me. And now, with the presence of Amethyst adding to the burden that I felt right now. However, I’m more upset with myself because, despite everything, I still find myself wanting to accept you, even though I know it will only lead me to more pain and tears in the end."

The look in her face softened as she looked at Adam’s handsome face. “I hate you! I hate you, Adam Whitlock, for making me love you!”

She gazed at him for a few minutes before waking him up. "Hey, Sir Adam, wake up!"

He opened his eyes