Chapter 252

Rachel certainly hadn't expected Benjamin to arrive at this moment, especially with Derek still in Shirley's room. However, Rachel, used to handling all sorts of situations, quickly regained her composure. Benjamin nodded briefly at Rachel and Amelia, his sharp gaze sweeping across the living room. Arthur quickly stepped in, forcing a smile. "Mr. Blackwood was worried about Mrs. Blackwood and set aside his work to come to check on her. Where is she? Shouldn't she be here?" "Shirley's resting upstairs," Rachel replied. "Have a seat. I'll go get her." But Benjamin shook his head. "No need. I'll go up myself." With that, he strode upstairs, and Arthur, looking concerned, hurried after him. Rachel looked at Amelia with a worried expression. "Benjamin has a cold and suspicious nature. I'm afraid…" Amelia smiled, her demeanor confident and reassuring. "Don't worry. I trust Derek. He would never do anything inappropriate with Shirley." Derek, in fact, had known the moment Benjamin st