Chapter 883

Ruby was overwhelmed with joy as she stared at Noah. But when she saw the flowers he took out from the car, she paused. The tulips were a bit wilted, and the lisianthus drooped weakly. The whole bouquet looked like it had been left out for a long time. "What…" Ruby's fingers twitched and her lashes fluttered. Noah noticed it too and was equally stunned. He had delayed for too long and forgotten to check on them. Seeing Ruby's lowered gaze, Noah quickly explained, "I delayed for too long. They were fresh at first, I swear. Look, I spent ages on this bracelet and forgot the flowers were still in the car. It got too hot in there, so they wilted. "I'm sorry. Really, I am. Don't be upset. It's my fault for being careless. Next time, no, there won't be a next time!" He tucked the bouquet under one arm, held the bracelet in one hand, and raised the other like he was swearing an oath. "I promise, if there is a next time, then …" Noah couldn't even think of a proper curse and was promptl