Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 789

In the past few years, William’s parents’ health not what it used to be, so William and Mabel had moved back in to take care of things. Nathaniel, on the other hand, spent most of his time out on his own.

The moment Mabel heard the noise outside, she rushed out first, Nathaniel close behind her.

“Kylie, Cameron, you’re finally home!” she called out, beaming.

Trailing behind them were several bodyguards, all carrying armloads of gifts. The pile was almost over the top, even more than what William and Mabel had brought to the Norwood family the day before.

Cameron glanced at the gifts, still thinking it wasn’t enough. This was their first time coming back to formally reconnect with family, but he also didn’t want to go overboard and make it awkward.

To be honest, the Robinsons didn’t really need any of these things anyway.

“Mom and Dad have been waiting for you two forever,” Mabel said, then reached for Lydia’s hand. “Lydia, your grandparents have missed you so much.”

Elliot made a dramatic face. “Aunt Mabel, what about us? Don’t Grandpa and Grandma want to see us too?”

Mabel laughed. “Of course they do. But Lydia gets to go first.”

Blake and Elliot exchanged glances. Fair enough, their little sister should always be at the front of the line.

After the teasing, Mabel looked behind the group, a little surprised not to see Lucinda anywhere.

She asked, “Where’s Lucinda? Didn’t she come back with you?”

Kylie gave an embarrassed smile. “She’s a bit shy. We didn’t bring her this time, but we’ll bring her to visit next time.”

Mabel didn’t ask any more. She used to be close to Lucinda, but something had changed during their last meeting. She just hoped Lucinda wouldn’t end up letting her down.

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