Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 8

Kylie hugged Lydia close, her eyes red with tears. Eighteen years. Her precious daughter had been out in the world for eighteen years. Every time she thought about it, her heart ached, sharp and relentless.

The old man gave a quiet huff and stood up from the couch. “That’s enough. I don’t want to say any more, but let me be clear. Lucinda is still my granddaughter and a member of the Norwood family. I expect the two girls to get along. I’m going back to my room.”

He shook his head and leaned on his cane as he left the living room. Lydia couldn’t help but furrow her brow.

Lucinda?

Kylie noticed her confusion and spoke gently, “Lucinda is... the child your father and I raised. It’s a long story. Go take a shower and change your clothes. I’ll explain everything when you’re done.”

Lydia nodded. “Okay.”

Cameron and Kylie had set up a room for her on the second floor. It faced the sun and looked like something out of a fairy tale. The room was bigger than the whole Smith family’s villa, with a bedroom, a lounge area, a walk-in closet, a jewelry section, a makeup area, a bathroom, and even a balcony for the view. It was almost too much to take in.

Soon, the maids brought in rack after rack of clothes.

Kylie stayed by her side, helping her pick something out. “Lydia, take a look. These are all the newest collections from the Capital’s most popular brands. Do you like any of them?”

It was summer, so most of the clothes were light and airy. Lydia’s eyes swept over the endless rows of outfits. She reached for a tag, her expression shifting into something unreadable.

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