Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 283

Back when Grace was around, she’d always be there to clean up after Lucinda, picking up everything she left behind. Now, with Grace stuck in the hospital because of her injury, Lucinda’s bedroom floor was a complete disaster.

As she stared at the mess, someone knocked on the door. Garrett’s voice followed. “Lucinda? Are you asleep?”

Lucinda’s anger disappeared in an instant, replaced by panic. She glanced at the chaos on the floor and frantically began scooping things up. There was just so much. For a second, she honestly wished she could wave a wand and make it all vanish.

“Lucinda?” Garrett called again, knocking a little louder. He didn’t get an answer, so he checked his watch. Just past nine. No way she’d be asleep already.

Lucinda rushed to tidy up, her breathing heavy as she regretted losing her temper earlier. She tried to smooth out her wrinkled clothes and ran her fingers through her hair, then took a deep breath. Trying to look calm, she forced a small smile and opened the door just a crack. “Sorry, Garrett, I was in the bathroom. Did I make you wait?”

Garrett didn’t seem suspicious at all. He smiled at her. “We ate a ton tonight. Want to walk with me in the garden? Help our stomachs settle?”

Lucinda hesitated for a moment, then her face lit up. “Yeah, sure, Garrett.”

They strolled side by side through the garden, just like they always used to. It was summer, but the night air was cool, and the garden was so lush and green that it almost felt like they were walking by a river.

Lucinda couldn’t help but slip into old memories.

“Garrett , do you remember when I was little and there was a swing set out here? No matter the season, even if it was raining or snowing, you’d wrap me up in layers and bring me outside so I could swing.”

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