If it hadn't been for Mr. Robbins giving Steve Burton face and cooperating with the Fosters, Ruby Gregory could have asked Madeleine for the favor and just given Mr. Robbins a heads up.
Upon seeing Ruby return, Madeleine immediately asked, "All sorted out?"
Ruby nodded, and Madeleine took her arm, leading her towards where Steve Burton and Howard Coleman were.
With Madeleine's company, Ruby got closer and closer to Steve. Her heartbeat gradually quickened, and a layer of sweat formed in her palms.
Everything was going accordingto her plan. However, she had forgotten just one thing – the uncontrollable nervousness she felt in front of Steve.
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It took great effort to finally get a weekend off. In reality, Steve didn't want to engage in outdoor activities; he'd rather stay inside the Mansion, listening to music, sipping coffee, and going over some leftover documents, while staring at the glow of the setting sun and wondering what Ruby, who lived next door, was up to.
