Chapter 345

"Sit." Winona motioned at Ruby, hinting the latter to calm down and have a seat. Then, she put on a gentle, sincere expression while holding Ruby's hand. "Sweet Ruby, you and I are women. Why should we make things difficult for each other? I don't want to harm you. "Plus, if I hadn't gone the extra mile to intervene earlier, you and Lyle would have died in this hospital. I'm sure you've already witnessed what kind of person that Steven guy is. He's a ruthless and shameless murderer. Think about how risky your current situation is!" Ruby was indeed fearful of Steven and had developed a trauma toward the latter. "Did you think I was willingly being with him? Allowing him to use me however he liked? I had no choice but to do it. When you entered the ward, he pulled me to the fire escape by force and threatened me. He said not only would I die, but also my family, you, and Lyle. "I wouldn't have surrendered to him if I was alone in this world, but I have my parents, siblings, and y