Ruby Gregory thought about it and found it annoying. In the end, she decided to follow Madeleine's wishes and stay with her.
Madeleine held Ruby's hand and repeatedly mumbled "Howard." After she had said his name countless times, she finally quieted down.
Ruby sat by the bed, staring at Madeleine's sleeping face. After watching her for a while, she stood up, fetched a warm, damp towel from the bathroom, wiped Madeleine's face clean, helped her change out of her clothes, and covered her with a blanket. She then tiptoed out of the bedroom, took out her phone, and called her mother, Lady Gregory.
Upon hearing that she wouldn't be returning to the hospital that night, her mother's first question was, "Are you at Steve's place?"
Ruby pressed her lips together, then replied, "No, Madeleine isn't feeling well. I'm taking care of her."
"Oh, I see."
