Mrs. Taylor nodded with a smile and walked out of the guest bedroom. As she reached out to close the bedroom door, Ruby Gregory opened her mouth, wanting to say something. But before she could utter a sound, the door was gently closed by Mrs. Taylor, leaving Ruby alone, standing still, staring blankly at the tightly shut door.
The guest bedroom was eerily quiet. Through the window, Ruby could faintly hear the strong winds blowing in the capital city in early winter.
When her legs were about to go numb from standing, she finally took her gaze away from the door. With her eyebrows tightly furrowed, she pouted her lips and walked towards the bathroom.
Why did Steve Burton suddenly kick her out of his bedroom? Why did he ask Mrs. Taylor to take care of her instead of letting her go to him?
The more Ruby thought about it, the more restless she felt. She carelessly pulled off her clothes and jumped into the bathtub.
