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,

told her earlier about knowing someone as capable as Rowan. After all,

Terence had already made the

the

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

with the space only a little warmer than the harsh outdoors. He’d

think these flowers can still be

the flowers when he bought them. “They’re not

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

furrowed his brows slightly. “I should take care of

you should,” Edith said firmly. “Don’t let Lily Interfere. Take some time away from

had once given the same advice to Shane, telling him to invest in his work instead of constantly chasing after his wife.

could leam

was almost

of the kitchen. “Mrs. Fulton, go talk to your

outside to answer the call. “Mom, is there something you need? Hazel, lounging on the sofa with a face

at her mother’s sarcastic tone. “If

face mask, sat up, and stared directly at the screen. “Aren’t you at home? So, you’ve ditched me here and gone off to live the