CHAPTER 40

From that day on, Victor completely avoided Ruby. He always avoided her whenever he met her, even by accident.

Just like today. After removing the cast on his leg, Victor returned to work so he had time to get busy and try to forget slowly. He tries and continues to try until Victor tries to stop loving Ruby. His desire to make Ruby feel free, so the only simple way he can do it is to forget Ruby first. Forget his feelings of love and consider what Ruby is doing to Rune as necessary.

"Is the steak not cooked right?"

A woman's soft voice came back to Victor's ears. He glanced briefly at the woman before him; Victor had almost forgotten Olivia's existence. The woman had been getting close to him for the past few days; Victor liked Olivia's mature character - the way she spoke and her speech also reflected an educated woman.

"Olivia, I'm sorry I forgot you existed," Victor said, putting down the fork and knife in both hands. He pulled the glass between himself and Olivia, taking a sma