To the Love of My Life

Chapter 579: Chapter 579: Wait a little longer before giving up (19)
 

“9, 8, 7, 6…1. At the last appearance of “0”, thunderous cheers echoed from afar, with countless fireworks rushing into the sky in unison, stunningly beautiful. In the very center were four big characters – Happy New Year.

I never would’ve thought that this New Year’s Eve would be spent with her, counting down the last ten seconds and welcoming the new year together.

Steve Burton gazed at the gradually disappearing words “Happy New Year” in the sky. He turned to Ruby Gregory beside him and said, “Happy New Year.”

The fireworks at this moment were far more intense than before the countdown. Fireworks lit up the sky from all directions.

Perhaps it was the breathtaking fireworks or the arrival of the New Year that painted a playful smile onto Ruby Gregory’s face. When she heard Steve Burton’s wishes, she turned to him and responded warmly, “Happy New Year.”

The fireworks at this moment were far more intense than before the countdown. Fireworks lit up the sky from all directions.

Perhaps it was the breathtaking fireworks or the arrival of the New Year that painted a playful smile onto Ruby Gregory’s face. When she heard Steve Burton’s wishes, she turned to him and responded warmly, “Happy New Year.”

Steve Burton didn’t utter a word as Ruby Gregory turned her gaze back towards the sky, mesmerized by the fireworks. However, his attention remained on her.

Her eyes were as beautiful as ever, reflecting the colorful lights from the window, giving off a dazzling glow.

The fireworks quickly fell, prompting Ruby Gregory to remember the reason for her outing with Steve Burton. She first looked into Steve Burton’s eyes, then down at his left leg. After a pause, she asked, “Were you… planning to head out since you were putting on your shoes?”

He had put on his shoes because he saw the lights at The Gregorys’ house go out. Worried that she would encounter some trouble in the dark, he intended to go over and check. Little did he know, she had run over to The Burtons’ house to borrow a candle.

Steve Burton ignored his original intent and followed Ruby Gregory’s train of thoughts, nodding and responding “Mmm.”

While Ruby Gregory was previously in Ciawell, she often spent New Year’s Eve with Steve Burton and his friends. She knew they tended to stay up late on New Year’s Eve, often going to the city’s clubs to play cards. She joined them many times, so Ruby Gregory paused to ask, “Did you arrange to play cards with Rusell Henris and Edward Woods?”

He had indeed planned to play cards. However, he had already declined the invitation since she had returned home. But he still responded with a “Mmm.”

“Are you leaving now?”

Baffled by the flurry of questions from Ruby Gregory, Steve Burton wore a puzzled expression.

Then Ruby Gregory lowered her eyes before boldly asking, “If you’re heading out now, could you give me a ride to the city? I need to get back there too.”

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Of course, Steve Burton wouldn’t decline. While Ruby Gregory went upstairs to change her clothes, he returned to The Burtons’ to get his car.

Just as Steve Burton parked his car at The Gregorys’ doorway, he saw Ruby Gregory dressed in her new outfit and carrying her bag, striding out of The Gregorys’.

She pulled the car door open and sat down.

Steve Burton waited for her to buckle her seatbelt before smoothly starting the car.

Only after they had covered some distance did Steve Burton remember that he hadn’t asked Ruby Gregory why she was headed to the city. Then it occurred to her that she lived in the same residential area as Edric Reat in the city. Was she going there to see Edric?”