Chapter 767

At that moment, Ruby suddenly felt a sense of shared hardship with Sullivan.

A dark glint crossed Sullivan's eyes as he took in Ruby's reddened gaze.

He sighed and said, "Ruby, I have no ulterior motives. Helping you feels like helping the part of me that once felt completely alone. I just don't want to see you get hurt."

Ruby bit her lip, feeling a twinge of emotion.

However, she sensed that she and Sullivan were not on the same wavelength. While both of them faced disapproval from their families, she didn't want to become someone slick and manipulative like him.

She looked at Sullivan and spoke slowly. "Sullivan, I appreciate your help, but I think I'll handle this on my own."

Sullivan's face fell, and he forced a wry smile. "You still don't trust me, do you?"

Ruby said nothing, her silence clearly confirming his suspicion.

Disappointment flickered in Sullivan's eyes as he lowered his head and said slowly, "Fine. If you don't want my help, I won't bother you again."

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