Return of the Crowned Heiress

Xavier casually walked over and settled onto the longue chair across from them.

“I haven’t had the chance.”

Edith shot him aglate. “You make it sound like he’s some busy person. It was you who asked him to come back-”

“Grandma,” Xavier suddenly interrupted her. “Didn’t you plant two pots of flowers on the rooftop? Would you like to go up and take a look?”

Those are species from abroad were something Xavier had gone to great lengths to bring back, knowing how much she adored them

He’d expected fier to keep them in the Fulton Manor and tend to them carefully, but to his surprise, she’d placed them here and forbidden him and Lily to care for them, letting them grow on theirown.

“I almost forgot about that. It’s been two years. I should check on how they’ve grown, Edith said, her attention fully diverted,

Xavier stood up and ottered her his ann. “I’ll help you upstairs.“.

Lily watched their retreating figures with clear eyes.

In truth, Xavier didn’t need to avoid the topic. While she would undoubtedly feel some resentment, she knew when to hold her tongue,

wouldn’t ask him awkward questions, like why he hadn’t told her earlier about knowing someone as capable as Rowan. After

already made the connection, after

toward the

inspecting the two vibrant flowers. One pot had leaves that were turning yellowish–green,

rooftop garden had never been tended to, with the space only a little warmer than the harsh outdoors. He’d thought these flowers would

think these flowers can still be

tended to, they might still have a chance,” Xavier replied. He had researched the flowers when he bought them.

thoughtfully, her gaze unwavering. “Since you know that they need care, you should put in the effort from now on. These flowers can teach you the principle that everything requires attention. Even if

furrowed his brows slightly. “I should take care

said firmly. “Don’t let Lily Interfere. Take some time away from work and focus on

the same advice to Shane, telling him to invest in his work instead of constantly chasing after his

she hoped Xavier could leam

almost ready, Hazel video–called

of the kitchen. “Mrs. Fulton, go

something you need?

mother’s sarcastic tone.

directly at the screen. “Aren’t you at home? So, you’ve ditched me here and