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

he made it clear he wouldn’t interfere. He

the only connection between her and Xavier was that he had once pursued

bring her back, and Charles was taking

hard into her palm, barely

deliberately pushing her. Emily took

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

but no one said a word. Even the servants stood in the farthest corner with their heads down, and the whole room was

the sound of the door opening broke the silence that everyone’s eyes turned toward the entrance. Even Charles, who had been sitting with his eyes

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

steady him, but Charles shook him off

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

but laugh and cry at the same time. “Grandpa, I just saw you

and you

said

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