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."

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

wanted to seduce Marcus, so she went to

slightly. "Because it involved Marcus, I was even more concerned

for caring too much about Marcus? Although I usually act composed, deep down, I

Emma said, he wasn't all

engagement between their two families, Emma

would always appear calm and slightly shy, saying she would leave the

that Emma

heartfelt words, he felt a bit guilty as a father for

it's my fault." Emma raised her head to apologize as her eyes started

Selena was trying to seduce Marcus, I got a little anxious. That's why I thought about returning and fostering a relationship with Marcus, hoping to finalize the

was for Marcus to not

"I didn't drug him."

shocked the more he heard her explanation. According to the Holdens' recounting of the facts, Marcus was certain that the drug he was

do you believe

feeling upset and didn't know yet that I wasn't your

Mom from picking Natalie

can talk to Natalie. If she's angry with me, I'll move

leave too, but I can't bear

with her hands, crying out, "I

the Walkers. I've enjoyed a good life that should've been my sister's for so many years. It's time to give

suddenly kneeled down, respectfully saying, "Dad, thank you and Mom for raising me over the past 20 years. You've loved and protected me, and I can never

ties with me. I will keep working hard to become an excellent person and continue to show my respect

Natalie is unwilling, I won't force it. I'll always keep you and Mom in the deepest parts of my heart." William stopped her. "What are you saying all these for? Your sister hasn't even decided to acknowledge us yet. Even if she does, she's not Selena. Your mom and I are nothing like the evil couple from the Langleys." He pulled Emma up and continued, "The Walkers aren't so poor that we can't afford to have one more daughter.