Ruth was nervous for some reason. When she was walking in Edwin's office's way, she was determined and confident. But it all crumbled down as soon as her eyes met with him.
Although it had been only a couple of days, it felt like she had not seen him in ages. As soon as their eyes met, something tingled inside her. She felt like someone had softly blown air on her dead heart, bringing it back to life.
As soon as she saw him, she felt like she could finally breathe after days of immobility.
And that took her by surprise.
She observed him while waiting for his permission to come in.
He looked worse than the last time she saw him when he punished Augustus's man. He looked worn out with bags under his eyes along with dark circles. His hair was dishevelled like ruined crops falling broken in the farm after heavy rainfall.
She could see light stubble on his chiselled jaw and his dry lips. He looked like a mess, and so was she.
