The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 250 I Need a Favor

After dinner, Sloane stayed with Tessa in the living room for a bit of conversation.

Though Tessa was getting on in years, she was still energetic and witty. She held Sloane’s hand and said with a hint of anticipation, “Lucas said you’ll be staying here until school starts next year. When you have time, come keep me company and chat. That boy’s always busy, and this house gets so quiet. With you here, it finally feels a little livelier.”

Sloane smiled and nodded. “Alright. Just don’t blame me if I’m too boring.”

The two chatted a while longer until the housekeeper came in to remind Tessa it was time for bed. Tessa finally ended the conversation, reluctantly, and said goodnight.

As soon as Sloane returned to her room, Molly knocked on the door.

“Ms. Rivers, this is from Mr. Hawthorne,” Molly said with a smile, handing her a delicate diffuser with a faint lavender scent. “This lavender scent is supposed to help with sleep.”

Sloane accepted it. “Thank you, Molly.”

Molly nodded, her tone warm and concerned. “Get some rest, Ms. Rivers. If you need anything, just call me.”

Sloane gave her a smile and watched her leave before softly closing the door.

The gentle lavender aroma slowly spread through

of the bed, playing with the diffuser in her hands, Sloane

her

it got this late. But now that Sloane

unconsciously slowed. The door was shut, but a

frowning slightly as a wave of worry swept over him. Was she uncomfortable in this

had been forced to stay over at her apartment, she’d had a terrible nightmare in the middle

her years in the asylum had left

hovered over the doorknob,

decide, the

nightdress, the hem brushing her knees. The light fabric swayed with her movements. Her long hair hung loosely over her shoulders, and in the warm glow of the lamp, her features looked especially delicate and

second,

lightly. “It’s late. Did something

saw

voice lazy and drowsy. “No, I was reading and lost track of time. I was just about to go to

some rest,” Lucas