The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

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.

here, someone else would be in my place. You should be glad it’s me.

he made it clear he wouldn’t interfere. He was just there for

only connection between her and

such lengths to bring her back, and Charles was taking it so seriously.

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

knew Charles couldn’t handle any stress, and yet they were deliberately pushing her. Emily took

Charles sat right in the center, cane in hand, his face blank and his eyes closed, looking like he was just resting his eyes. On

kept exchanging glances, but no one said a word. Even the servants stood in the farthest corner with their

until the sound of the door opening broke the silence that everyone’s eyes turned toward the entrance.

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

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

“Feels like ages since I last saw you. You’ve gotten

time. “Grandpa, I just saw you

and you

said

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