Ruby Gregory retracted her outstretched hand, turned her head, and glanced at Steve Burton. After a moment, she softly uttered, "Hmm?"
Steve seemed to want to ask something. His lips moved, but he couldn't bring himself to speak. Eventually, he turned and looked out the window, watching the pedestrians on the street for a while. His eyes inexplicably welled up with tears. He closed his eyes and remained silent for two seconds before turning back to Ruby, asking, "Are you... pregnant?"
Ruby had a feeling that Steve had overheard what she said to Maxwell Gregory and Lady Gregory. Now that he was suddenly asking her so directly, her fingers involuntarily trembled. With a slightly pale face, she nodded gently at Steve and softly said, "Yes."
Steve felt as if his throat was blocked by something, leaving him feeling uncomfortable and suffocated. He opened his mouth wide and strained to speak, "Are you... planning to marry him?"
