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."

her brows. "Because I didn't know then, I asked out of curiosity. That's when I learned the mother-daughter duo from the Langleys had

Marcus, so she

she lowered her head slightly. "Because it involved Marcus, I was even more concerned and asked about

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

heard what Emma said, he wasn't all

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

mentioned, Emma would always appear calm and slightly shy, saying she would leave the matter to

Charlotte always assumed that Emma didn't really like Marcus all that

bit guilty as a father

my fault." Emma raised her head to apologize as

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

Marcus to not actually like

"I didn't drug him."

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

you

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

that it would delay Mom from picking Natalie up, making

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

gracefully leave too, but I can't bear to part with you, Mom,

hands, crying out, "I can't bear

a good life that should've been my sister's for so many years. It's time to give you, Mom, and my brothers back

sobs, took a deep breath, and suddenly kneeled down, respectfully saying, "Dad, thank you and Mom for raising me over the past 20 years. You've

I will keep working hard to become an excellent person

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