In this world, only Madeleine would ask her what Steve did when she saw her being wronged, instead of asking her to accommodate Steve.
Ruby felt a sourness in her nose. She lowered her eyelids slightly, and after a while, she took a deep breath, calming her emotions before raising her head and smiling at Madeleine. She still avoided Madeleine's question just now: "Madeleine, did you bring me any gifts from abroad?"
A good best friend is someone who accompanies you when you're upset, not someone who investigates why you're upset.
So, when Madeleine could tell that Ruby really didn't want to talk about Steve, she didn't force her. Instead, she went along with Ruby's words and took out the gift she had brought for her.
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On the ninth day, Madeleine had a busy day at work, so after talking to Steve alone in the morning, she forgot to tell him about her visit to Ruby the day before.
As a result, in the afternoon, Steve called Madeleine to his office several times.