The originally slightly awkward atmosphere became completely awkward in an instant.
Steve realized that something was amiss, his brow furrowed slightly. Before he could open his mouth to ask "what's wrong,", he saw Ruby first, and the somewhat lazy expression on his face instantly changed to hesitation, his lips moved but not a word was uttered.
Since Ruby was coming back to the Gregorys for New Year, she had thought that she might bump into Steve, but she didn't expect to run into him unexpectedly right at the entrance of the Gregorys' house.
He still looked as cold and indifferent as ever, but probably because it was New Year's Eve, he wasn't dressed in his usual formal attire. Instead, he casually wore a white sweater paired with a long black trench coat, casual yet elegant, making him look much younger than in the office.
