The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 259

Emily had no idea that Charles was lost in so many thoughts. She held his hand. “Grandpa Charles, you don’t have to worry so much. I’m not in a rush to get married. If I fell in love, you’ll be the very first to know.”

Charles knew she was only trying to comfort him, and he also realized he shouldn’t pressure her about that, so he simply let out a gentle sigh.

He reached out his wrinkled, aged hand and patted Emily’s head. “My dear Emily, what would you do without me?”

Charles, who spent most of his life as a force, looked like a helpless old man. He was terrified that there would be no one left to back Emily up. He wanted to do something, not knowing what else he could do.

Emily nuzzled his palm, her eyes full of admiration and reliance. “Then you have to live a little longer and keep me company, Grandpa Charles. Otherwise, if someone bullies me, there won’t be anyone to stand up for me.”

Charles wished he could live longer, too. He wanted to see Emily get married and have kids, to watch her live a happy life, but he knew his body just wouldn’t last that long.

Charles couldn’t let Emily be trampled and humiliated by the Bennett family after he was gone. He had to plan a way out for her. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes. Emily didn’t notice. After comforting Charles, she helped him drift off to sleep.

What neither of them realized was that while they were sharing those heartfelt words, someone was lurking behind the half- open door, phone in hand, snapping photos and recording videos nonstop.

When Lydia saw Emily helping Charles upstairs alone, she sensed there was something worth her while, so she trailed after hem. She never expected that what she’d get would be way beyond her wildest hopes.

Lydia, what are you doing?” Lucas’s voice suddenly came from behind, startling Lydia so much she nearly dropped her phone.

Lydia locked her phone, quickly hiding it behind her back. She looked at Lucas, who was staring at her in confusion. “I just wanted to help out, but Grandpa Charles was already asleep, so I thought I’d better not bother him.”

Lucas didn’t suspect anything. Lydia was always soft-hearted. She’d just said she wanted to apologize to Emily. Lucas had only followed her because he was worried.

her phone to take pictures. He felt something was off,

door. She turned to Lydia and said coldly, “Grandpa Charles will be staying at the Bennett residence for the next few days. It’s

on the go, and he also wanted to back up Emily in front of the Bennett family. So, no matter how much

and tone. The first time was on Charles’ birthday, when he found out about Bob’s accident

Her face darkened, and

about that old fossil Charles, what if one day she ends up causing his death herself? Wouldn’t that just make her lose

it sent a twisted sense of anticipation surging through Lydia, making

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proof that Emily

his throat was squeezed tight. He couldn’t get a word

every little memory of her. Suddenly, it all made sense why Emily always seemed to

was just trying to claim the

anything. As if her having the

a deep wave of regret and guilt surged in Lucas’s heart.

eye.

up after a long moment of silence. When she saw the guilt all over his face, she was so furious

hell is going on in that

she almost thought they’d break, barely stopping herself from reaching out and slapping

glanced at the tightly closed door behind her. Everything was almost in place. She was determined to make

was staying at the Bennett residence, Emily stayed with

hinting that she wanted to match the two