Rejected Heiress, Reigning Queen novel Chapter 321

Aunt Pamela and Uncle Raymond seemed to have visited just to drop off some pastries. They chatted for a short while before heading out.

Emma remained distracted, her mind entirely consumed by thoughts of Gillian.

By the time she lay in bed that night, she tossed and turned, completely unable to sleep.

"What's on your mind?"

Carter had set up a makeshift bed on the floor. Seeing her restless shifting, he sat up to check on her.

Emma sat up as well. "I was just thinking that Gillian couldn't have developed such a twisted personality out of nowhere. Both Aunt Pamela and my mother are incredibly gentle women. And even though my father is a ruthless opportunist, he always treated his children well."

How could Gillian's personality be so dark, even vicious?

"Could the issue lie with her adoptive father?" Carter suggested, trying to help her brainstorm.

Emma frowned. "It's hard to say. The Lockwoods claimed Aunt Pamela was constantly abused by her ex-husband and lived a miserable life. But the information I dug up suggests they had a loving, harmonious marriage."

"Trusting your intuition, which source do you think is more reliable?"

Emma looked at Carter. He pondered for a moment before answering, "I'd say it's a fifty-fifty split. What the Lockwoods claim isn't necessarily what they witnessed firsthand, and the records you found might not be the whole truth either. However, ever since Aunt Pamela married into the Harrington family, her character and temperament have been universally praised."

Emma felt the same way. In her daily interactions, Aunt Pamela was truly impeccable.

If someone told her Aunt Pamela was involved in the incident from twenty-three years ago, Emma would find it hard to believe.

"Did you know Aunt Pamela used to date Charles Lockwood?"

Carter's sudden question caught her off guard.

Emma's eyes widened in shock. "Aunt Pamela told me it was a misunderstanding. She said she never dated him."

"I tracked down a few of Charles's old college roommates. They all confirmed that he and Aunt Pamela were an item, though they kept it a secret. You can use that piece of information as a reference, even if it's not absolutely certain."

Carter leaned on the edge of the mattress. Emma rubbed her temples. "Thinking about this is giving me a headache. I'm going to sleep."

"Alright, get some rest."

Carter considerately turned off the lamp. Perhaps because she had overthought things before bed, Emma's sleep was fitful, plagued by one dream after another.

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