Chapter 266

"You said that if I came back, you'd marry me… Does that promise still hold?" Michael asked, looking into Ruby's eyes with quiet intensity, as if trying to prove the truth behind his words. Ruby nodded gently, her voice calm and full of conviction. "I never go back on my promises. But… your injuries—" "It's nothing, just need a bit of rest," Michael said with a soft smile, brushing off her concern. Then he gestured to the two men standing beside him. "Let me introduce you to my oldest and dearest friends—Arthur Jian and Richard Nie." He paused for a moment, his voice turning emotional. "It's been years since we met, but when my life hit its hardest point, these two stood by me." The two men, usually so serious and confident, now stood awkwardly about two meters away, as if suddenly struck by a wave of social discomfort. One scratched his head, while the other gave a sheepish little wave. Then, in unison, both said, “Hi, sister-in-law!” Ruby blinked, caught off guard, then a faint blush