"What did she do instead? She simply just did not like me. If you and your mother's relationship turns sour because of me, I will not be able to bear that. Ruth! I forbid you from saying such words. Have you forgotten how much you liked me back then? You were so madly in love with me and afraid that I would dump you. What's going on now? Are you all capable of being away from me now?"

Ruth looked at Ryan as she felt unwilling to let him go. "I love you now as well. I am madly in love with you.