The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 5 Hayden Backs Her Up Hayden was rocking a suit, leaning on a cane, and talking with so much energy that you'd never guess he was pushing eighty.

When Allison spotted Hayden, she rushed over, saying, "Grandpa, don't get mad!" Seeing Allison being so thoughtful just made Hayden even more upset.

"Listen up, Allison's my granddaughter, and this is her home. No one kicks her out without my say-so! If either of you tries it again, you're both out!" Hayden's cane hit the ground with a loud thud, and Yasmin still looked pretty ticked off. She complained, "Grandpa, you're just playing favorites. Allison did sreally shameless stuff, why should she stay at the Bennett Villa?" "Because she's my granddaughter, and I'm the head of the Bennett Family!" Hayden's fierce tone brought tears to Allison's eyes.

The only person in the world who was good to her and trusted her no matter what was Hayden.

Turning to Allison, Hayden expressed, "Allison, it's been five years, and I've missed you so much! You always makeworry!" Allison sniffled, noticing Hayden's hunched back and white hair. He'd aged so much in five years.

"Sorry, Grandpa, I'm back now." Allison's sweet demeanor finally made Hayden smile.

He felt even more heartache for Allison, who had gone to Avalon City alone before even finishing middle school, with no one to look after her.

Hayden's heart ached, and he held Allison's hand tightly. "Why didn't you tellback then? No matter what others said five years ago, I always believed you! If anyone bullies you again, just tell me, and I'll break their legs!" Hayden's words finally made Allison feel the warmth of family.

"Grandpa, thank you for believing in me!" Allison said. Only family who truly cared for you would believe in you unconditionally.

"Since when did you get so polite with me? Jonah, go check if Allison's room is ready and bring her luggage back!" Hayden then turned to Blair. "Tomorrow, you handle Allison's school transfer. She's about to graduate; we can't delay it!" Blair said, "Dad, Allison was expelled from school five years ago. I'm afraid no school in Skycrest will accept her!" Blair wasn't exaggerating. Back then, Allison's reputation was trashed, and she was expelled from middle school for having an abortion. No school would touch that. Even with the Bennett Family's wealth, it would be tough to find a school that would accept her.

"I don't care what you have to do, get her back into the school she was attending before!" Hayden's tone left no room for argument.

Blair was anxious. "Dad, Allison was at Willowbrook High School back then. You're making it tough for me! Even with our money, Allison can't get in. Yasmin got in on her own merit!" Seeing Blair so stressed, Allison stayed calm. "Grandpa, don't worry about school. I can handle it myself." She had cback mainly to see Hayden.

"And I already have a place to stay, so don't trouble Jonah with it," Allison added.

Hayden's face darkened immediately. "Allison, what nonsense are you talking about? You're a Bennett; there's no reason for you to live outside! Don't worry, as long as I'm here, no one will dare to bully you. Besides, the future of the Bennett Family will depend on you!" Hayden's words carried a lot of weight, and Yasmin was the first to object. "Grandpa, Allison is just a troublemaker. It's absurd that you want to entrust the Bennett Family's business to her!" But Yasmin's response was cut off by the sound of a vase shattering.

Hayden swung his cane, smashing the vase next to him into pieces, sending shards flying everywhere.

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Who gave you the right to butt in, Yasmin? Say another word, and you're out of here!" Hayden's fury shut Yasmin up real quick. "Don't think just because I've been away for five years, you can run this house. Don't forget who gave you everything you have today!" He then turned to Allison. "Allison, are you not listening??" "Grandpa, no, I just..." If it were anyone else in the Bennett Family, Allison wouldn't care, but she couldn't say no to Hayden.

"I'll follow your plans for school, but I won't live here!" That was Allison's only request.

Living with Yasmin was a no-go.

"Alright, if you don't want to stay here, I'll find another place for you. But since I've just cback, can you stay here tonight to keepcompany?" Hayden requested.

Allison nodded, and seeing her agree, Hayden finally smiled.

Allison suggested, "Grandpa, you've just cback and need to adjust to the tdifference. Go rest, and we'll talk when you're feeling better!" Allison could see that even though Hayden looked strong, he was actually quite frail. After all, he was almost eighty, and his health wasn't what it used to be.

"Alright, I'll go rest for a while. Callat dinner time!" Hayden was then helped back to his room by Jonah to rest.

Blair, not trusting Jonah, followed to help prepare Allison's room, leaving the living room quiet.

Yasmin glared at Allison with deep hatred. She couldn't believe Allison had the nerve to cback to the Bennett Villa.