Ruby Gregory knew that the clothes were prepared for her. However, the dress was goose-yellow in color. She had no other choice but to wear it since Steve Burton had torn her clothes yesterday. So, Ruby picked up the dress, put it on, and tidied it up.
When Ruby entered the bathroom, new toiletries were placed on the washstand. After freshening up, she went downstairs from the second floor. As Ruby walked around the spiral staircase, she saw Steve sitting on the living room couch, holding a document in hand, and watching the TV that was playing a financial channel. Steve would intermittently lift his head from the document to glance at the TV screen. The humming sound from the range hood in the kitchen could be heard.
Ruby hesitated for a moment before slowly descending the staircase. As she passed the living room couch, she still decided to address Steve, who was caught between watching the TV and studying the document, saying, "Um... I'll be going first."