Inside the pouch were the two rings that she wanted Sigmund for them to wear as a pair.
"I am aware of your feelings for him, Ivory. I am not dumb to see how much you care for him."
Her tears formed in her eyes. It was evident that she had hurt Vernon because of her reckless decisions.
"At first, I thought I could get my feelings across and change the man in your heart, but I was wrong. Your feelings for him were too deep, and I could not catch up to him," Vernon stood up, then reached out his hand. "Still, I want us to be friends. We can still be, right?"
Tears fell from Ivory's cheeks, and she nodded at him. "I deeply apologize for what I have done, Vernon. And… thank you so much for everything…"
"Well, then. I have to go back to my store now. You know how busy I am. See you around," he said. Even though he smiled, his eyes showed that he was dejected.
