Ruby spoke, then hurriedly glanced at Steve's face.
She thought the man's expression would immediately darken.
However, unexpectedly, not only did Steve's face show no sign of gloom, it even became brighter. He seemed in a good mood as he continued to leisurely pick up the chess pieces.
All along, Ruby felt that having known Steve for many years, she should understand him well, but now she discovered that the man was far different from what she knew.
For instance, she thought he would be angry and unhappy at that moment, but he wasn't.
And sometimes, when she felt she had done well enough, he would suddenly turn his back on her mercilessly.
Steve picked up all the chess pieces on the table before looking up and glancing at Ruby. As if he suddenly thought of something, he said, "It's noisy here, accompany me upstairs to find a quiet place and sit for a while."
