Chapter 136 Winner

The wagon driver dropped Ruby off at the market. She could have asked him to take her all the way home, but the extra charge wasn't worth it. Saving every bit counts, she reminded herself as she stepped down.

By the time Ruby reached her house, the late afternoon glow cast long shadows across the narrow path. She shifted the bag of chocolates in her hand as she approached the door.

The moment she stepped inside, something felt... different. The air smelled faintly of soap, and the floors looked spotless. Her eyes scanned the room, taking in the unusually tidy surroundings.

"Wife, you're home!" Julian's voice rang out cheerfully, his eyes lighting up the second he spotted her. He tried to contain his excitement, but his gaze kept flickering to the bag she held.

Ruby arched a brow. "Hmm…" she hummed, stepping further inside. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she glanced around.

That's when she spotted Karl.