Damian decided to drop by Ruby's place before heading back to the hospital to gather some of her things she would be needing during her stay in the hospital and express his gratitude to the neighbours who had come to her aid in a timely manner and rushed her to the hospital. After collecting the necessary items and sending a quick update to Melissa about Ruby's condition, he bumped into Frank and Wendy,who were about to enter their unit as he was leaving Ruby's unit. "How's Ruby doing?" Wendy asked with concern as she approached Damian. "She's getting better, according to the doctor,thank you for asking," Damian replied with a smile. “I heard you guys took her to the hospital. Thank you so much!" "Don't mention it; that's what neighbours are for!" Frank replied to him with a warm smile. "We would have loved to come with you to visit her, but, currently we are both busy.We'll try to stop by another time,trust us on that," Frank explained, and Damian nodded understandingly. Eve

Javier, Ashley, and Ruby arrived at Veronica's funeral. The trio stood at the back, their faces etched with sorrow, as they watched the crowd of mourners gather around the casket. As the service began, Ruby's eyes welled up with tears, her heart heavy with guilt and grief. Javier's hand found hers, his grip a reassuring presence. Ashley, too, looked visibly shaken, her eyes cast downward. No matter the damage the deceased has done to them,it wasn't enough for them to wish her death,so yeah they felt sorry for her and even more when they saw McLaren who couldn't control his tears As the final farewell was bid to the guests, McLaren's gaze swept across the large number of mourners, his eyes lingering on the trio who had been most affected by his daughter's actions. A mix of emotions reflected on his face - sadness, gratitude, and a hint of surprise ,as he made his way towards them. His eyes, red-rimmed from hours of tears,His voice, barely audible, cracked with emotion as he asked,

Ashley's eyes widened in shock, her expectations shattered by Damian's confession. She struggled to find her voice, her thoughts whirling with disbelief. "How long have you been dealing with panic attacks?" she asked finally, her tone measured and calm. Damian's eyes locked onto hers, "Since I left the hospital. But I have been working on it. I've been receiving treatment and actively working on my mental health” “I'm really out of words right now. Why didn't you tell me in time" “I guess I didn't want to disappoint you anymore. Handling my memory loss is already a lot for you so I thought I could handle this myself” “No,it has never been a lot for me” Ashley said and reached out to hold his hands “It wasn't your fault that that asshole did this to you and it's my duty as your mom to watch out for you" Damian nodded “The last time I went to see my doctor,he wanted me to get hospitalised because it is dangerous for someone who sleepwalks to live alone and that is why I'm here"

The rest of the day at work felt weird to Ruby and other employees. Damian, with other directors which includes both Mathew and Nathan, had been in the conference room for about 2 hours, discussing Mathew’s uncalled for action. Ruby had always thought Mathew was the kind of person who would be smart with whatever moves he was about to take,but this time,he proved her otherwise. How could he think Damian was a fraud and not even check if his evidence was right before presenting it to the world? After about another thirty minutes,the meeting finally came to an end and Damian went straight to his office. He looked so pale and tired when he got back and it made Ruby so worried for him, though she hated that she felt that way for him. But then,it was understandable. He had just watched the video of himself bleeding without anyone helping him. Anyone who is in his shoes would definitely feel sick after. “Are you okay?” She asked before he could enter his office. “Yes,I am” Damian gl

For days, Javier persisted in his efforts to regain Ruby's trust, making a point to visit the Italian restaurant where she worked for lunch, despite its distance from the company. His thoughtful gestures, including leaving generous tips, never failed to bring a smile to Ruby's face. However, his frequent visits also sparked envy among her colleagues, who would often gush about him and wishfully speculate about the possibility of him asking them out. Ruby's discomfort grew as she listened to their comments, feeling a surge of possessiveness and jealousy. She couldn't help but think, "He's mine, not yours!" and sometimes felt the urge to set them straight, to claim Javier as her own and warn them off. But she bit her tongue every time, choosing instead to savour the knowledge that Javier's eyes were fixed solely on her and let them continue to wish. “It's fine. Everybody has the right to wish for something. But trust me,yours will never come true” She would always tell herself whenever