After thinking for a while, Ruth finally decided to talk with Thea about her fear of someone following her. She couldn't do that before because she had only one thought on her mind- Mr Payne's health and the money she needed for his further treatment.
A day before, the physician came and checked his health status. He assured that Mr Payne's health was improving slowly, and now Ruth and Mrs Payne could heave a sigh of relief.
She felt a load had been lifted from her heart, and now she could talk with Thea.
"Thea…"
"Ruth…"
"I want to talk to you!" They both said in unison.
They both shared the same expressions on their faces- worry. Before any of them open their mouth, they heard a man grumbled in distaste.
"Yes, I also want to talk to you both. This is my shop, my workplace. And I don't pay you for talking. Move your hands with the thread and the needle or the door is that way!"