The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 160 Are You Just Pretending

Walter and Charlotte spoke outside the hospital room for a while.

Charlotte exuded elegance with an undertone of sharpness. It wasn't overbearing, but it still made people instinctively feel wary. It was the kind of presence that came from years of holding a high position.

Even Grace lacked this kind of composure, and Diana, being petty, definitely didn't either.

Most of all, Charlotte looked almost identical to Natalie. Despite her age, she was well-maintained and seemed at most in her early 30s. Time had barely left its mark on her.

Walter would have believed it if someone said she was Natalie's sister.

"Mr. Watson, you and my daughter have known each other since she was young. Could you tell me about her childhood?" Charlotte asked, turning the topic to Natalie after they finished their discussion.

She had missed the first 20 years of her precious daughter's life, and all her wealth and power could not make up for that.

"When we were kids, I didn't see Natalie very often. But she'd always come at specific times to check on me. She'd bring me some basic necessities and give me my living expenses," Walter said, leaning against the wall.

Whenever he spoke about her younger days, a gentle look came into his eyes, and a smile appeared on his lips.

"At the time, I thought the living expenses came from Mrs. Langley Senior. I felt deeply grateful to her, so I always told Natalie that I would study hard and live up to the expectations of Mrs. Langley Senior and her.

reach out to pat my head. Because I was taller, I would

with her. Mrs. Langley Senior came too. She told me the boy was Tyler, Natalie's childhood friend. She said they'd get married when they

"Even though I was a kid, I understood it was her

Senior that Natalie had been the one who really sponsored me all along.

since Victor and Diana never gave Natalie any pocket money, Mrs. Langley Senior provided her with a lot. It was

a soft, chubby little girl, rising up on tiptoe to

what he looked like. But if he was her daughter's childhood friend, she figured Natalie

but her curiosity got the better of her. When Walter paused briefly, she asked, "Did Natalie

on, every time

didn't mention that Natalie no longer patted his head once Tyler

up and became conscious of the differences between boys and girls, that natural closeness they once shared faded. Their relationship turned more like that of a brother and

that Natalie was Tyler's fiancée, and Grace had warned him directly. So, he never dared to

poured all his efforts into his studies, aiming to excel enough to stand by Natalie's side and support

"Alright," Charlotte said gently.

seemed he had feelings

an excuse to leave now. Go back in and talk with Grace. I want to know what she's planning next." Charlotte lowered her voice. "Right now, there's nobody around Grace. Since she funded you, she'll likely use that connection

you won't let us down." Walter looked up and nodded firmly. "Please be at ease, Mrs. Walker. I've been on Natalie's side

said with a smile. Then, she

in the hallway a bit longer. After steadying his emotions, he returned to

quivering. He moved closer and tapped the headboard. "Mrs.