Florence felt pity for Ruth, but she also understood the landlord's stance. She would have done the same if she was in his shoes. Who wants to be generous enough to take this much efforts for someone that they barely know? She thought.
She was returning from shopping and was unlocking the door of her rooms when she heard loud noises coming from the third floor. She first ignored it thinking, it was not her concern. She was tired after all the walking and carrying the heavy bags full of groceries and other essentials. She went shopping early in the morning as she was having a special guest tonight.
She was about to close the door after getting inside her room when she heard Ruth's last name. Curiosity rose in her that led her to follow the noises. She reached the third floor, to see that the landlord was about to touch Ruth who was on her knees pleading with teary eyes.
