39. A PLAN

"Don't go out too often. The Caretakers might catch on," complained Dino.

"Oh, come on! Just today. I'll miss dinner, but could you please help me out?" Ruby complained, "The boiled potatoes are just for you. Dealing with patients all day must tire you out."

"Where are you even going?"

"Today, burning of my mother," she said.

Dino's eyes lit up. His sympathy faded, and he felt a twinge of remorse. "Even though I never saw my mother's face, I still...."

"Miss her. Yes, you say that every year, and I'm sorry I forgot," Dino regretted.

"Don't apologize for being senile. It's natural."

"No, I am not!"

With a laugh, Ruby replied to Dino's warning, promising to wake him up earlier than the senior officers. Earlier than the senior officers.

"I promise!" Ruby said, waving her slender fingers gracefully. "Now it's time for you to get sleep."

Anthony Dino fell asleep during a daydream induced by Ruby. However, Dino felt slightly content in this situation. Tonight, Ruby allowed him to wa