Chapter 1207: Friendship Fractured, Friends Turned Foes

Ruth's first confession—failed. After leaving the hospital room, her mind was filled with his dismissive words and the man's mocking smile. "Love and romance are not for me, Sam. Even if I wanted someone to ease my loneliness, it would never be you." "People who use vanity to cover their poverty, dreaming of any chance to change their fate, only end up falling into a deeper abyss." She didn't even know how she managed to walk out of the hospital room; her legs felt as heavy as lead. "Ruth? What are you doing here?" Suddenly, someone tapped her shoulder from behind, and a familiar voice rang in her ears. Turning around, she saw Pearl, whom she hadn't seen in days. Pearl looked much thinner, wearing a high-end pink off-shoulder dress that accentuated her pure and elegant demeanor. Her single-shoulder bag was also the latest fashion item, which Ruth had seen in magazines and knew cost several thousand dollars. Ruth felt both jealous and bitter. The grievances she suffered in fro