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.

would be in my place. You should be glad it’s me.

happening, but he made it clear he wouldn’t interfere. He was just

everyone else, the only connection between her and Xavier was that he had

such lengths to bring her back, and

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

were deliberately pushing her. Emily took

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

silence that everyone’s eyes turned toward the entrance. Even

smile. He even pushed himself

to steady him, but Charles shook him off and instead grabbed Emily’s

the world. “Feels like ages since I

I just saw you at the hospital two days

and you

said

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