"Wife."
His voice was quieter this time, hesitant.
Ruby, still watching the crowd outside, hummed in response.
Karl hesitated, his fingers tapping lightly against his knee. "Wife, I wanted to ask something."
Ruby finally turned to face him. "From me? What is it?"
But before Karl could even open his mouth—
A wave of customers flooded in.
Ruby's attention immediately shifted, her body moving on instinct.
More customers meant more sales.
The question Karl wanted to ask?
It would have to wait for while.
All of a sudden, another wave of customers flooded into the shop.
Excited chatter filled the air as they browsed through the beautifully displayed robes, admiring the fabric, the craftsmanship, and the unique designs.
And then they started buying.
One after another, robes disappeared from the hangers.