Chapter 253

Chapter 253

Xavier seemed to ignore the suspicion and wariness in Emily’s eyes, grinning as he walked up. “Everyone’s waiting. Let’s go

in.”

Emily frowned. “Xavier, what are you up to?” Her tone was guarded, with a clear warning hidden beneath it.

Xavier caught that, but he didn’t look the least bit worried. He just shrugged. “Hey, it’s got nothing to do with me. I was invited here, too.” He looked all innocent on the surface, but there was a glint of amusement in his eyes.

Seeing that Lucas still hadn’t arrived, Xavier leaned closer to Emily and whispered, “Since we go way back, I’ll give you a heads-up.

“To Grandpa Charles, today is an important day. He’s here to discuss a major happy event. So, even if he’s not feeling well, he insisted on showing up.” He used Charles as a veiled threat.

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Emily shot him a sharp look. “If you’re trying to help the Bennett family, I’m not afraid to burn it all down.” She could play that game, too.

As expected, Xavier’s face darkened. He shot Emily a fierce glare, and there was a clear hint of wariness in his eyes.

nothing to do with me today. Even if I wasn’t the one here, someone else would be in my place. You should be glad it’s me. Otherwise, you’d have one

he made it clear he wouldn’t interfere. He was

the pieces together. To everyone else, the only

back, and Charles was taking it so seriously. There

dug her nails hard into her palm, barely holding back the urge to turn

stress, and yet they were deliberately pushing her. Emily took several deep breaths, forcing

his eyes closed, looking like he was

Even the servants stood in the farthest corner

wasn’t until the sound of the door opening broke the silence that everyone’s eyes turned toward the entrance. Even Charles,

saw Emily, his face broke into a smile. He even pushed himself up with his

reached out to steady him, but Charles shook him off and instead grabbed Emily’s hand as she

warmth in the world. “Feels like ages since I last saw you. You’ve gotten even

couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the same time. “Grandpa, I just saw you at the hospital two days ago, I’d gotten

and you

said

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