Chapter 58

Ruby's head was throbbing with pain to the point where she felt numb. Instinctively, she reached up to hold her hair, hoping for some relief, but it wasn’t helping. In a moment of distraction, she found herself unbuttoning Michael’s shirt. She only managed to open the third button, and in that instant, her eyes fell on his strong, honey-toned chest muscles. Embarrassed, she quickly turned her face away, not wanting to look. “So, are you satisfied with my physique?” Michael teased, a slight smirk on his face. “Not at all,” Ruby replied, intentionally trying to annoy him. She wrinkled her nose and said, “I don’t see anything special.” Michael raised an eyebrow and looked at her with narrowed eyes. “Why not? Care to explain?” Ruby held her breath for a moment, realizing this conversation was taking a turn she hadn’t intended. Grinding her teeth in frustration, she replied, “I don’t like anything! Just go away!” Suddenly, Michael pulled her close, his confidence evident in his voice as he