How could she forget that if Steve Burton came second in being closed-off and moody, no one would dare claim the title of first place in the world.
It was clear that Steve wanted to know how Ruby Gregory was doing now, but he couldn't find a good excuse to go to the Gregorys', nor could he swallow his pride and tell Madeleine to go directly, so he reminded her in such a roundabout way.
Madeleine thought about it and couldn't help but chuckle, which made Steve look up and glare at her fiercely. Madeleine immediately stopped laughing and pretended to be clueless, then said, "I'll go visit Ruby tonight."
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Lady Gregory had been hoping that Steve would come to see Ruby, but she didn't expect that after waiting for ten days, it would be Madeleine who would come instead of Steve.
Although Lady Gregory was disappointed, she still warmly welcomed Madeleine.
