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 keepcompany, 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 cfrom 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.

But Lucas saw that Lydia was using her phone to take pictures. He felt something was off, but before he could say anything, the door opened from inside the room.

Emily looked at the two of them, expressionless, then quietly closed the door. She turned to Lydia and said coldly, "Grandpa Charles will be staying at the Bennett residence for the next few days. It's best if you don't disturb him." Charles wasn't well enough to be on the go, and he also wanted to back up Emily in front of the Bennett family. So, no matter how much Emily objected, he was determined to stay.

This was the second tEmily had given Lydia that warning look and tone. The first twas on Charles' birthday, when he found out about Bob's accident and was rushed to the hospital because of a heart attack.

Lydia remembered when Emily laid hands on her that time. Her face darkened, and she almost ground her teeth to pieces.

'Since Emily cares so much about that old fossil Charles, what if one day she ends up causing his death herself? Wouldn't that just make her lose her mind?' Lydia thought.

Just thinking about it sent a twisted sense of anticipation surging through Lydia, making her blood run wild.

1/3 She ducked her head to hide her feelings, and as always, Lucas just took it as more proof that Emily was picking on Lydia again. He stepped in front of Lydia, his face stormy with anger. "Emily, you..." But the second his eyes met Emily's, it felt like his throat was squeezed tight. He couldn't get a word out. Ever since Lucas learned that Emily hadn't spent the Bennett family's money all these years, he kept replaying every little memory of her. Suddenly, it all made sense why Emily always seemed to go head-to-head with Lydia. Maybe Emily wasn't fighting for anything. She was just trying to claim the rights that should have been hers all along.

They felt so guilty toward Lydia that they believed Emily shouldn't have anything. As if her having the sthings as Lydia meant Emily was taking them away from her.

At that moment, a deep wave of regret and guilt surged in Lucas's heart. He felt so guilty he couldn't even look Emily in the eye.

Lydia, who had been waiting for Lucas to stand up for her, looked up after a long moment of silence. When she saw the guilt all over his face, she was so furious she nearly coughed up blood.

What the hell is going on in that idiot's head now?' Lydia fumed.

Lydia clenched her teeth so hard she almost thought they'd break, barely stopping herself from reaching out and slapping Lucas right then and there.

She shot Emily a sinister glare, then glanced at the tightly closed door behind her. Everything was almost in place. She was determined to make Emily and Charles pay for that.

Since Charles was staying at the Bennett residence, Emily stayed with him, too.

After that day, Emma would bring up Xavier every now and then in front of Emily, always hinting that she wanted to match the two of them together. Emily just ignored her, pretending she was clueless about what Emma meant.

Even when Emma made it crystal clear and told her to date Xavier, Emily justjust replied, "IXMrs. Bennett thinks Xavier is so wonderful. Maybe Ms. Bennett should date him instead." "You... You don't know what's good for you!" Emma snapped, furious. After Lydia's comfort, Emma actually ran to Charles and made a scene about it.

Of course, Charles chewed her out and warned everyone: if anyone dared to play matchmaker for Emily again, he wouldn't mind teaching them a lesson himself, Emma backed off, but deep down, she started to resent Emily for it. She thought, I'm doing all this for Emily's own good! Why can't she understand me? 'I raised her for eighteen years, and she turned out to be such an ungrateful brat! She can't even compare to Lydia'

Emma was full of resentment. Every tshe saw Emily, she'd shoot her wounded, accusing look, as if to say, "Im furious right now, so you better cover and apologize to me." Of course, Emily noticed, but she just acted like she didn't see a thing, not even sparing Emma a sideways glance.

Emily had planned to follow the clues trip to Bob left behind and make a trip to Cale's hometown, but Charles was worried! Left with no other option, she could only stay at the Bennett residence for the tbeing. During that time, Austin would message Emily every single day, checking in on her and making sure the Bennett family 2/3 Chapter 259 wasn't giving her a hard time.

To avoid causing Emily any trouble, he never called her. But that night, just after Emily had helped Charles get to sleep, her phone lit up with a call. It was Austin.