Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 281

Henry couldn’t hide his smile, and his voice was full of joy. He’d been the butler for years, and the tension between Olliver and Elena had always worried him. Thankfully, their relationship was finally improving, giving him a glimmer of hope.

After Henry left, the cleaning staff also cleared out, leaving only a few people in the living room. The atmosphere grew

tense.

Olliver clasped his hands together, looking like he wanted to say something. He opened his mouth but still didn’t speak.

Elena watched him, feeling a mix of emotions. The father she remembered was a stern man of few words, rarely showing that side of himself.

Just as she was about to say something to lighten the mood, a female voice, tinged with sobs, echoed through the living room. “Elena!”

Everyone turned to see a tired–looking woman standing at the bottom of the stairs. Her hair was messy, her face pale, and she wore a shawl draped over her slender frame.

Elena’s eyes showed a hint of surprise when she saw Lydia, her mother. It had been a year since she last saw Lydia, who used to have a pretty and refined face. She hadn’t expected Lydia to look so much older in just one year.

A pang hit Elena, and without hesitation, she quickly moved forward to support Lydia.

Just then, a maid caught up and, seeing Elena, spoke excitedly, “Ms. Shelton, is it really you? Have you really come back?”

Tears started to fall as she spoke, “Just now, Mrs. Shelton heard you were back and rushed out without even changing her clothes. We’ve been so worried, but now that you’re here to comfort her, she’ll definitely get better soon.”

Elena focused on the last sentence and looked at the maid, asking, “Is Mom sick?”

“You didn’t know?”

came out, Olliver shot a warning glance, saying, “Alright, don’t talk nonsense in front

of turn, the maid bowed respectfully and

woman she was supporting, and then looked at Olliver. But it was just a quick look before

twitch. She wasn’t a good daughter, too focused on

Lydia’s hand. Feeling the warmth of those teardrops, Lydia’s heart tightened as she looked

it made Lydia’s heart ache. Lydia often wished Elena didn’t have to be so strong and could cry when upset, instead of always holding it

seeing her tears now only made Lydia feel more pain. ‘How much better would

hand to wipe Elena’s tears

hard to control them. But the tears seemed determined to defy

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was softer than

now she was crying like a child. In fact, she was still too

mature.

watched as Elena’s tears flowed endlessly, feeling very anxious. She reached out to gently pat Elena’s back, wanted to comfort her, but found words to

to see her tears. He wondered, ‘If I remember

was a child, she wouldn’t shed a tear even if she got hurt or hit her head,

Elysia and Ava,

back, and although she hadn’t said anything, Elena looked up at her, and

“Who says

must look awful now.”

as she reached out and put her arm around her. She continued, her voice gentle, “Let’s just sit down for now; Mrs. Shelton probably shouldn’t stand for too long.”

was sitting on the couch earlier. Lydia looked frail and out of breath–like she’d been