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.

out to pat my head. Because I was

when Natalie came again with my living expenses and supplies, she brought a little boy with her. Mrs. Langley Senior

though I was a kid, I understood it was

Langley 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 more than enough

a soft, chubby little girl,

she did not know what he looked like. But if he was her daughter's

impolite, but her curiosity got the better of her. When Walter paused briefly, she asked,

lowering his gaze. "From then on,

mention that Natalie no longer patted

the differences between boys and girls, that natural closeness they once shared faded. Their

Tyler's fiancée, and Grace had warned him directly. So, he never dared to develop any improper feelings and kept

studies, aiming to excel enough to stand by Natalie's side and

"Alright," Charlotte said gently.

It seemed he had feelings for Natalie, but from the way she acted,

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

Watson, since you're on Natalie's side, we trust you completely. We only hope 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 from the start. Even if I'm not her biological

Charlotte said with a

a bit longer. After

quivering. He moved closer and tapped the headboard. "Mrs. Langley Senior, Mrs.