"You are awake," Dylan stated as he walked into the room to see Ruby sitting quietly beside unconscious Hazel, her callous hands holding Hazel's smooth hand tenderly.

She nodded but said nothing as she continued looking at the sleeping Hazel with a complicated expression.

Dylan remained standing by the door without saying anything as he watched the two closely. Seeing that he was not going to say anything to her, Ruby let out a sigh.

"I'll take whatever punishment you have for me. I'm ready to take responsibility for my actions," she voiced calmly, and Dylan nodded.

"We will punish you accordingly after hearing your side of the story; for...