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."

know then, I asked out of curiosity. That's when I learned the mother-daughter duo from the Langleys had truly gone overboard

so she went to

her head slightly. "Because it involved Marcus, I

blame me for caring too much about Marcus? Although I usually act

Emma said, he wasn't all that surprised. Still, he

all, despite the engagement between their two families, Emma and Marcus rarely interacted

mentioned, Emma would always appear calm and slightly shy,

assumed that Emma didn't really like Marcus all

bit guilty as a father

my fault." Emma raised her head to apologize as

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

what I didn't expect was for Marcus to not actually like

"I didn't drug him."

recounting of the facts, Marcus was certain that the drug he was

you

and didn't know yet that I wasn't your biological daughter. Just like before, I

didn't expect that it would delay Mom from picking Natalie up, making her

angry with me, I'll move out today. I won't

but I can't bear to part

hands, crying out, "I can't bear to part

not a daughter of the Walkers. I've enjoyed a good life that should've been my

choked back her sobs, took a deep breath, and suddenly kneeled down, respectfully saying, "Dad, thank you

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

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