Rejected And Unwanted? No Call Her Princess (by Hannah Ruell) novel Chapter 249

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Calvert woke with a pounding headache the next morning. A crash outside his room made him wince. Last night was a blur; he only remembered drinking with Dwayne before his memory went blank.

“Grandma? What are you doing here?” Calvert bought the house before graduation, without the Snider family knowing

about it.

Dorothy dusted busily with a giant feather duster, a pile of debris gathering on the floor. “Oh, you’re awake,” she said, cleaning. “Why wouldn’t I be here?”

Assuming Dwayne had called for Dorothy, Calvert Snider changed the subject. “Where’s Vania? Is she alright being home alone?”

“Her mood has been much better over the last couple of days. Have you had any luck finding that person? It’s been a while, and I’m worried about what will happen if they try to leave the country before we find them.”

Calvert sipped his water. “I’ve found a few clues,” he said. “I know you and the Sheltons were in contact a few years ago, but have you been in touch recently?”

“Are you referring to Lisa Mulvard’s family?” Dorothy asked.

Although Lisa and Dorothy were close and visited often, they drifted apart after Lisa died. Dorothy always addressed Lisa by name instead of her title in the Shelton family.

He nodded. “That’s right, Mrs. Mulvard.”

“It’s been three or four years since Lisa passed away. Afterward, I didn’t have any reason to visit the Sheltons. They’re not very kind people. It’s heartbreaking that Lisa wasted her life with them,” Dorothy sighed sadly.

Calvert had only observed Lisa frequently at their shared residence, but their interactions were limited. ‘Grandma, why would you say that? The Sheltons are a prominent family. Their wealth wasn’t amassed quickly. When Mrs. Mulyard married into the family, the Sheltons were already considered affluent.”

Dorothy rarely swore; she scoffed, “The Sheltons are all scoundrels. They use marriage to get ahead. If it weren’t for Lisa they’d be nothing.”

“Are you saying Mrs. Mulvard gave the Sheltons a lot of engagement gifts? I heard they had a stroke of hack in real estate one year and made a fortune.”

Dorothy sighed, remembering Lisa. Sadness and regret filled her heart. “Lisa was tricked, her life filled with wrom ther family objected to the marriage, but she was so in love, blinded to the truth. Afterward, her parents, tearing she would be mistreated, gave her almost half their wealth.

“The Shelton family’s fortunes changed when Lisa inherited her family’s property Although she came to regres bet after her husband’s death, she chose to live on the estate for the sake of her three sons

Calvert frowned. “You said her husband died? So who leads the Shelton now!

Dorothy’s eyes welled with tears When Lisa’s husband died, the Shehron Family forced her to marry the second son way a secret, and she was devastated Lisa even tried to end her own life. In she found the sirength to go for her children. By the time we met, she was a shadow of her former self

Dorothy’s advice to Lisa was to move on, but even after twenty years the pain hast rumbed Lisa Despite always prioritei family, those relationships ultimately caused her the most pan espes tally now that her three children had their own

families.

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Calvert was hearing this for the first time and had been entirely unaware. Dorothy dabbed at her eyes. “Why do you ask?! you involved with the Sheltons somehow? If so, stop at once. They’re bad news.”

Calvert wasn’t ready to discuss it further, not wanting to upset Dorothy without conclusive evidence.

Dorothy put down the feather duster. “When did you buy this house? I had no idea! It seems quite a while, and the decor hasn’t been done recently

Calvert designed and decorated this house, which he bought with his first independent earnings. He found it so relaxing: comfortable that he spent a few days here every month.

“I’ve bought it already. I need to go to work, but Shane will be here soon to take you home.” Calvert was still feeling the effects of last night’s revelry.

Dorothy shook her head and said, ‘No, I’m going to the company with you today.”

He said, “Grandma, the weather’s been erratic lately, and Vania’s mood has been unstable too. It’s best if you visit the company later.” Calvert was deeply concerned about Dorothy’s health.

Ash had previously mentioned that Dorothy’s heart was sensitive to weather changes, particularly during seasonal shifts, which had the most significant impact.

Dorothy patted his shoulder gently. Then stay here and rest. Have you seen yourself in the mirror? You look exhausted. T company won’t fall apart in a few days, will it?” In truth, Dorothy wanted him to get some rest.

“It’s okay. Since we’re already halfway through the year, some things can’t wait. The new media company hasn’t been financially well, so I must check on things today.”

Dorothy’s heart went out to him. “Calvert, why don’t you take a break? If it’s becoming too much, your cousins are more than capable of handling things. They’re adults now and can share responsibility.”

‘Everyone’s busy at the moment. Giving them more work will only add pressure, and if it’s not delegated fairly, the rhers will disapprove as always. I can rest once I finish this,” Calvert said.

Dorothy could only nod. “Very well,” she said, “but no matter how busy you are, you must remember Ash You’ve encod now, so you must treat her well.

Ash deserves the same things other girls have. You’re clueless, just like your father. Besides, Ash is so devered to you–you should put in more effort.”

A cold smile played on his lips. “She’s not that into me.”

Dorothy clicked her tongue. She looked after you all night. That’s certainly devotion, isn’t a

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