Thinking for a moment, Delyth spoke again. "Ryan, I know I deserve punishment for everything that I did. But can you just let me go this one time? I promise I won't repeat anything from the past. I won't disturb Arwen. I just want to start afresh here —build back everything that I have lost. Especially my career."
Ryan glanced at her. His gaze was hard to read, but she thought she melted him enough to make him agree.
But still, to make sure that he couldn't refuse, she added, "Give me one chance to reform, Ryan. For Zeke. He was your friend, and I am his only sister left in this world. Don't be so cruel to me." her hand slowly reached to hold his, tugging it gently to win his favour. "Please …"
However, just when she thought Ryan would give in, he pulled his hand from her in one harsh tug before reaching to take a napkin.
Delyth was taken aback. Her throat felt constricted, and she looked at him with an anxious gaze. "Ryan —"
