Chapter 251

As soon as they arrived at the hotel, Ella personally came down to welcome them. "President Carter, Ruby… welcome. I’ve arranged a special suite for you to relax," she said with a warm smile. Since it was still morning, Ruby and Michael decided to rest in the suite before attending the anniversary celebration later. Standing near the floor-to-ceiling window of the suite, Ruby quietly observed the festive scene outside. Though her eyes were on the view, her mind was clearly elsewhere. Suddenly, a strong, familiar arm wrapped around her waist and gently pulled her close. Michael rested his chin on the curve of Ruby’s shoulder — silent yet intimate, as if this was the most natural thing in the world. “Tomorrow is Little New Year’s Eve. Will you celebrate it with the Carter family?” Ruby asked softly. “I always celebrate it with my grandmother,” Michael replied gently. Ruby, too, had planned to visit her father the next day. Even though she no longer had a room there, as long as her father