Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 531

Cameron smiled at her. “Lydia, you really work too hard. You should let yourself take a break every now and then.”

Lucinda followed, keeping her smile gentle. “He’s right. You’re always so busy and exhausted. You need to eat better and take care of yourself.”

Lydia glanced at her. Lucinda just smiled back, all sweetness. Lydia didn’t bother to figure out if Lucinda was really turning over a new leaf or just pretending. Time would show the truth.

“Thanks,” Lydia said, then headed into the villa. Cameron and Kylie hurried after her.

Lucinda’s smile faded a little, but she trailed behind them anyway.

Watching from the side, Grace was about to explode with anger. Her daughter was too kind, too naïve. Did Lucinda really think Lydia would ever treat her with real warmth? And everyone in the Norwood family was always going on about fairness, but obviously playing favorites. Why couldn’t Lucinda see any of this?

Inside the living room, Lydia’s grandfather greeted her with genuine warmth and concern.

Lydia nodded, put down her backpack, and took out a few small porcelain bottles she’d made at Connor’s over the last couple of days. Each bottle was so beautifully crafted that anyone could tell these weren’t ordinary.

She picked up a gourd-shaped bottle and handed it to her grandfather. “I made these to help your heart. Just take one every night before bed.”

Lydia’s pills were nothing like what you’d find in a pharmacy. She’d mixed rare, precious herbs. Even a single pill could go for millions if someone wanted to auction it off in secret. The whole bottle was unbelievably valuable.

Mr. Norwood’s eyes went soft. “Lydia, thank you for everything.”

“My only wish is for you to stay healthy.”

He felt even more emotional hearing her say that. He couldn’t believe he’d ever hesitated to accept such a wonderful granddaughter. He must have lost his mind back then.

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