Finally!! To be honest I was getting quite frustrated with the stunted character development in the past few chapters. Maybe it was because I saw my old self in Ruby. I kept wallowing in my traumas and kept thinking the worst of people, even though the whole time there were people in my life who genuinely and unconditionally cared for me. I kept gaslighting myself that everyone hated me so there's no point in reaching out for help. How incredibly stupid and self-sabotaging I was. If only I had just talked it out from the beginning, I wouldn't have to suffer alone for so long. I sobbed when Ruby finally saw the light and realized Izek has and will always trust, cherish, protect, and love her. This chapter was so powerful.
