Chapter 87

Ruth and Edith strolled along the road, engaged in lively conversation and laughter. They had just made amends as Edith had reached out to Ruth the previous evening. During their phone call, Edith tearfully admitted that she had fallen for the wrong person. She also clarified that her angry words at Lumiere were spoken in the heat of the moment and weren't true. 　　 Edith sincerely apologized to Ruth and asked for her forgiveness. After all, they had been good friends in high school for over two years, so Ruth accepted Edith's apology. Ultimately, they reconciled. This morning, Edith texted Ruth, inviting her for a shopping and lunch outing, just as they used to enjoy. Without a doubt, Ruth accepted the invitation. Thus, they were going together at the moment. "Edith, you've been on leave for quite a few days now. When do you plan to return to class? The college entrance exam is approaching soon. If you continue to take time off, it'll be challenging to keep up." Ruth expressed conc