Ruka looked like a princess straight out of a fairytale, with her glossy ebony hair and delicate features. Her ethereal beauty set her apart from all the other girls Levi had met. He exchanged a brief glance with his mother, indicating that the evening was off to a good start. Then, the parents exchanged pleasantries and made small talk. Levi noticed the empty seat beside Ruka and occupied it while offering to pour her tea.
In contrast, Ruka could tell how much Claire wanted her to get along with this man. She did her best to conceal her exasperation. The dinner was set-up just as she had suspected. She wondered if her parents indeed had so little faith in her ability to find a husband that they would take matchmaking into their own hands. Did they ever consider how awkward this is for me?
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