Chapter 492 - SECRETS: PART III

Elizabeth was dumbfounded and couldn't think straight from what she just found out. Who would have thought that Cris is a part of the major family. She has always suspected him to be a member of a branch clan and that's it. 

Things were getting more complicated now and Elizabeth feared that Cris's family might be involved with her disappearance. Despite she doesn't know which family he is from, she felt her condition had something to do with families involved in such a field. 

Losing and having your memory alter must have something to do in that field. It's a psychological and medical condition…

"Grandpa, will you be able to tell me which family they are?" 

The old man shook his head in disappointment and answered, "Forgive me, but not on top of my head. But, I can find them out for you. However, I'm not sure how I'll give you that information." 

Elizabeth felt relieved that the old man was aware of everything and seemed to be trustworthy. Seeing that he was concerned about how the information will get to her means he is on her side. 

"Don't worry, I'll come visit you again." 

The old man looked concerned as he spoke, "Will that be wise?" 

"No worries, I have a plan." 

"Then, I'll wait for your return." 

Elizabeth spent some time checking the library out. She checks the various books around which hold so many histories which the world doesn't even know about. She even found maps which she wondered where they lead to. 

After a few hours, she continued on her act as she roamed around the mansion. It was not until sunset when the girl decided to end her journey and head home. 

She was at the south western side of the mansion now. She looked exhausted and regretted her foolish act of being lost. She didn't expect she'd have to keep up the act until sunset. 

Whilst she was heading back to the main area of the house. 

She could hear footsteps heading her way as a few people called out her name.

"Mother?" She was surprised to see her mother and grandparents running her way. They must have heard what happened and returned home to search for the girl. 

"Darling, are you okay?"

"Child, what happened?" 

"Baby, are you alright? Why are you all the way here?" Lady Zhao grabbed her daughter in both arms as she questioned her with a serious and concerned expression on her face.

"I got lost…" Elizabeth answered with a sullen look, as she slowly lowered her head in embarrassment. To tell the truth, she was indeed lost since it was her first time adventuring that part of the mansion. Plus, she ended up finding a hidden passageway which caused her to get lost. 

The three of them were taken aback as they felt sorry for the girl. They wished to say something to her, but ended up zipping their mouths tight. 

"I'm sorry."

Elder Lord Knightley felt like his heart was shot by an arrow. His granddaughter was so adorable at the same time he pity her for being unfortunate. 

"Darling, you don't need to apologize." His voice was full of pity towards the girl as he tried to comfort her. "It's not your fault the mansion is quite a maze. I'm sure you discovered some hidden passage and got lost."

Elizabeth just nodded her head, agreeing to what his grandfather was saying. For what he spoke of being the truth. 

"Child, what were you thinking?" Elder Lady Knightley curiously asked as she couldn't understand the girl's motives at all. 

"I, I thought I remembered something. Somehow, I-" Elizabeth was hesitant as she explained everything to her family. She spoke in such a manner in order to find a way out of her situation. She thought her grandfather had saved her, but who would have thought her grandmother would question her. 

"Ah, it doesn't matter. What's important is that she's fine." Elder Lord Knightley aided the girl as he felt she does not know how to explain herself. Unlike his wife, son, and daughter-in-law. He has been observing his granddaughter from the shadows and knows she is up to something. He may not know what it is, nor does he care about it, since he only cares for his granddaughter's own happiness. That is why, he'll try his best to aid her in any ways he could possibly do. 

"Let's not talk about this anymore. I'm sure she was only curious about the memory she remembered." 

"Hmm, father's right. Let's all head back to the main house already and prepare for supper." Lady Zhao added as she agreed with her father-in-law's words, leaving Elder Lady Knightley speechless and felt like the villain in the situation. 

"Grandmother, don't worry. I am fine, I'm sorry to have worried you." Elizabeth said as she comforted her grandmother, for she noticed the disappointed look on her face. 

Lady Elder Knightley sighs as she smiled and said, "I'm sorry for questioning you, I'm just worried something back might happen." 

"I know." Elizabeth replied as she grabbed hold of her grandmother's arms as the both of them walked together. 

That evening. 

Everyone was present during supper. Lord Knightley himself returned home early that night when he received the call that his parents and wife came searching for the girl. But, by the time he arrived home. Everyone was full of smiles on their faces as if everything was resolved. 

However, the man did not ignore the fact her daughter checked the mansion out. He had this tiny feeling that his daughter is up to something… But, after he received the reports of all the places she went to. There was nothing special about them. 

After dinner, everyone went their separate ways as they either rested for the night or went to their private studies to do some work. 

Meanwhile, one person had something much more important to do and headed somewhere he too hasn't visited for a long time. 

As he opened the great wide double door, he stood there with a curious smile on his face where he'll find the old man. 

"My friend, where are you?" he said as he closed the door and walked to the center of the library. 

"We're close." 

A voice replied as it echoed all over the room. 

"Isn't this a family private library, how come it's close when the owner is here.." 

It was not long when the old man who spoke with Elizabeth earlier came out, "I wonder why the owner of this estate for more than 40 years suddenly came to visit? When you never visit this place since you became the owner." 

Elder Lord Knightley turned to the direction where the old man was coming from. He smiled meaningfully at him as he said, "Old friend, it seems we have something important to talk about. As the head of this family, I'm sure you know where your loyalty stands." 

The old man sighs as he said, "Stop calling me old man, we aren't that far from age." 

"Very well, then, Professor Neil, tell me, what did my granddaughter come here for." 

Professor Neil felt even more annoyed that the man called him with such a title. He frowned as he answered, "What's the point, you already know the answer."