Ruby Gregory looked up, somewhat surprised, "Really?"
Steve Burton nodded, "Mm."
In an instant, Ruby saw hope again, and her appetite improved along with it. She immediately picked up her chopsticks and began eating the rice in her bowl.
Steve watched Ruby eat for a while before also picking up his chopsticks and eating.
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After dinner, the nurse came in and cleared the table. Steve Burton sat leisurely on the sofa, as usual, turned on the TV, and stared at the finance channel, showing no intention of changing Ruby's discharge date.
Ruby sat on the bed, admiring Steve's handsome and refined side profile, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Are we going to be discharged tomorrow morning?"
Steve's eyes remained on the TV, but he tilted his head towards Ruby and gave a questioning "Mm?"
"During dinner, you said that if I finished my meal, you'd consider letting me leave the hospital early."