The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 102 Avoiding Suspicion

William watched as Emma cried. At that moment, he couldn't bear to say everything he had prepared to say. Fortunately, Emma only cried for a short while before stopping herself. She grabbed a tissue and wiped away her tears.

"Dad, I'll go wash my face first."

William nodded. "Sure."

Then, he added, "Don't feel upset. We're going to acknowledge your sister and bring her back, but that doesn't mean we'll abandon you."

William stood up and lightly hugged Emma. Now that he knew she wasn't his biological daughter, his actions couldn't be as intimate as they previously were.

Emma returned his hug lightly as well. Although her voice was choked with emotion, it was clear she had regained control over her feelings.

"Dad, I'm not upset because Natalie is back. I'm upset about Marcus wanting to cancel the engagement."

She tried her best to calmly explain, "I'm happier than anyone now that Natalie is back. I had your and Mom's love and my brothers' protection. I often thought that if I had a sister or younger sibling, that would be even better.

"But I was the youngest in the family. And after I was born, Mom didn't have any more children. Thus, I wished I could have an older sister.

"I'm not yours biologically, but since you said you won't abandon me, I'm still part of the Walker family, right?" William nodded. "Of course."

Emma continued, "So, I'm still part of the Walkers. This means I've gained a sister, and my childhood wish has finally come true. I'm happy for Mom and Dad, and for Natalie.

"When I went to Balford to deliver the medicine, I overheard some people at the hospital gossiping about something that involved Natalie. But at the time, I didn't know the person they were talking about was my sister."

That's when I learned the mother-daughter duo from the Langleys had truly gone

Marcus, so she went to him to badmouth my

Marcus, I was even

much about Marcus? Although I usually act composed, deep

said, he wasn't all that

engagement between their two families, Emma and Marcus rarely interacted in public, let alone

and slightly shy, saying she would leave the matter

Charlotte always assumed that Emma didn't really like

he felt a bit guilty as a father for not

head to apologize as her eyes started to

that Selena was trying to seduce Marcus, I got a little anxious. That's why I thought about returning and

didn't expect was for Marcus to not actually like

"I didn't drug him."

the Holdens' recounting of the facts, Marcus was certain that the

you

looked at William, who remained silent. Once again, she spoke humbly. "When I came back, I was feeling upset and didn't know yet that I wasn't your biological daughter. Just like before, I wanted to seek comfort from Mom

Natalie up, making her angry and unwilling to reunite with

Dad, I can talk to Natalie. If she's angry with me, I'll move out today. I won't appear in front

too, but I can't bear to

slumped her shoulders and covered her face with her hands, crying

Walkers. I've enjoyed a good life that should've been my sister's for

thank you

and Mom don't sever ties with me. I will

acknowledge us yet. Even if she does, she's not Selena. Your mom and I are nothing like the