Chapter 248

"Ruby, drive carefully," Logan said with concern. "Got it, thanks," Ruby replied with a small smile before pressing the accelerator and driving off. As she headed home, she glanced at the clock—it was already 2 PM. She wondered what Michael and their son were doing after lunch. As her sports car approached the mansion’s automated gate system, the sensors recognized it, and the gate opened. Ruby entered the access code and stepped inside. The house felt strangely quiet, as if Michael and Aaron weren’t home. Just as she was about to head upstairs, a faint burnt smell came from the kitchen. "This smell...?" A sense of worry rose within her. She quickly set her bag aside and rushed to the kitchen. Inside, everything looked spotless and neatly arranged, except for a strong burnt smell coming from a pot on the stove. Some ingredients were still on the counter, making it clear that someone had attempted to cook. When Ruby peeked inside, she couldn’t help but laugh. A warm feeling spread throu