Chapter 10 Ruby wanted to call out to Gabriel , but he was already too far ahead . Since she'd come back , this was the first time he'd left without looking back . Only when he disappeared from sight did Ruby reluctantly step back to stand beside her father . Alexander glanced at her , hesitation thick in his voice . " Rue , I'm aware you used to care about Gabriel , but it was you who chose to leave him back then ." " Now that he's family - your brother - in - law- you both really should keep some distance . Otherwise …" 1/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points Before he could say more , Isabella interrupted sharply . " That's enough . She's just returned , and you're already scolding her ? " " Our Rue is an amazing girl - there are plenty of men lining up to marry her . Like she would ever be interested in her own brother - in - law ! Don't say things like that again - I don't want to hear it . " Taking Ruby's hand , Isabella led her upstairs , her tone warm . " Sweetheart , I brought back so many gifts for you from Italy - come take a look . " Meanwhile , in Gabriel's villa , he sat alone in the living room late into the night . He sat there , waiting for Violet to return . After all the years she had loved him , he 2/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points found it impossible to accept that she could simply leave like that . Only a faint light glowed , shadows falling over Gabriel's face , making his expression unreadable . Restlessness hung around him like a cloud . Suddenly , the quiet was broken by the sound of the passcode lock - the door was opening . His eyes brightened immediately . It had to be Violet . But when the door swung open and Ruby stepped inside , the hope in his gaze disappeared . " What are you doing here ? " Gabriel frowned . Ruby hesitated , caught off guard . He used to say they never had enough time 3/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points together . Now , it looked like he didn't want to be around her at all . " Gab , it's so late … Weren't you waiting for me ? " She moved over , sitting beside him . Turning sideways , she leaned into his lap and wrapped her arms around his neck . At her touch , he pulled away instinctively- but she held on tight . " What's wrong with you today ? " she asked softly . " You seem … different . " Gabriel didn't know how to respond . What was happening to him ? Didn't he always think he didn't have feelings for Violet ? Now that their divorce was final , he ought to 4/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points be feeling free . Even without the baby , he and Ruby had a chance to begin again and try for another child . Yet , somehow , it still didn't feel right . No. If the separation was real , it should have come from him . He had to find her . " Rue , has your sister reached out to you in the past few days ? " The warmth rising in Ruby's chest instantly cooled , but she kept her face steady . " Gab , Vivi never liked me - even as a kid . Why would she contact me now ? What's going on ? Is she missing ? " Gabriel couldn't bring himself to say the 5/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points word " divorce . " He gave a vague answer . " She's been feeling troubled recently and has gone away from home . She even changed her phone number . Could you do me a favor and have Mom reach out to her ? Ask Vivi to come back ." Ruby clenched her fists , grinding her teeth to keep her frustration at bay . " Rue , Vivi's your sister . It's not safe for a woman to be out alone . Please - help me this once . " Looking into his eyes , she saw genuine worry . She couldn't stop herself from asking , " Gab … have you fallen for her ? " In that moment , a chill ran through him . He was at a loss for words . 6/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points Did he really love her ? He couldn't say for certain . For three years , Violet had been a constant presence in his life . Now that she was gone for good … he found himself missing her more than he expected . Still , he kept convincing himself that his love was for Ruby . What he felt for Vivi was nothing more than obligation … and regret . " Rue , you're the one I truly love . But since she's still my wife , I can't bear the thought of anything bad happening to her . I've never asked you for anything until now - this is the first time . " A weight settled in Ruby's chest . It was true - Gabriel had never once asked 7/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points her for anything . But this time , it was for someone else . A brief shadow of doubt crossed her eyes , quickly replaced by a spark of cunning . " Fine . I'll have Mom reach out to her tomorrow ." She drew nearer , her voice lowering and taking on a teasing tone . " Now … what's your plan to show me some gratitude tonight ? " She deliberately started untying his tie , sliding downward with intention . 8/10