He glanced between her and the car that was now parked a few feet away with Abby inside, and his lips were drawn into a fine line.
She shook her head. “No, you don't have to and it’s already past midnight. I’ll be fine. Your driver will take good care of the both of us, besides I know that once I get in that car, your sister is going to bombard me with a lot of questions. I don't think I want you to be there for that drama.”
He looked as if he was going to press the point when she raised her hand. The diamond caught the glare from the headlights. Slowly she removed the thin band from her finger and pressed the ring into Julian's palm.
“I won’t be needing this anymore,” she said lightly.
He frowned as he stared down at the delicate piece of jewelry lying in his hand.
It was ridiculous that this felt like a real break-up. Her heart seized and she had the absurd urge to snatch the ring back out of his hand and put it back on her finger.
