Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 644

Mr. Norwood jumped in right away. “Lucinda, why would your sister ever want you to leave? She’s never thought that, not even once.”

But Lucinda just cried harder. “She never talks to me, Grandpa. I try to get close to her, I ask her for help with piano, I try to chat, I pour her water, I even bring fruit for her... She turns me down every time. She must not want me here.”

Mr. Norwood went quiet.

Lucinda’s voice shook as she wiped her tears. “If me living here makes her unhappy, I’ll move out. It’s fine.”

Seeing Lucinda cry like that broke Mr. Norwood’s heart. Even if she wasn’t his by blood, she’d always been his sweet granddaughter, the one he’d spoiled since she was little.

“Lucinda, your sister’s just not good at showing her feelings. She actually cares a lot, she just comes off cold. And she’s busy all the time. Don’t overthink it, okay? Give it time and you two will get closer, I promise.”

Lucinda’s disappointment cut deep. She’d said so much, and her grandpa still wouldn’t say a single bad word about Lydia. It was obvious now. In his heart, Lydia had already taken her place.

She’d really underestimated Lydia. Lydia stole their parents and brothers. Now she’d taken Grandpa too. There was no one left in her corner.

“Don’t cry, Lucinda,” Mr. Norwood said, trying to comfort her. “Look on the bright side. You can still be happy, just like before.”

Lucinda nodded, forcing a small smile. “I get it, Grandpa. I’m sorry. I just lost it tonight. It’s late, you should get some rest.”

He looked like he wanted to say something else, but when he saw her stand up, he just nodded. “Alright.”

Once Lucinda left and headed upstairs, Mr. Norwood let out a long, heavy sigh. Lately, they really hadn’t paid enough attention to Lucinda’s feelings.

As soon as Lucinda got to her room, her phone buzzed. Paige had sent her a message. She was already upset, but when she saw the photo of Connor kissing Lydia’s hand, she totally lost it.

Every word Paige sent felt like another needle pricking her skin.

“Unbelievable!”

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