The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 191 Feeling a Bit Uneasy

Charlotte spoke with such humility and politeness that it left Charles with no room for irritation. With a quick glance, he signaled to Sheldon, who promptly headed to the study with the helpers.

Within moments, Sheldon and the helpers returned, carrying tray after tray with the engagement gifts that the Walkers had given to Marcus back then.

"All the gifts and the inventory list are here. Please, Mrs. Walker, feel free to check them," Sheldon said, handing over a detailed list.

Charlotte smiled warmly as she accepted the list, carefully going through it item by item.

Meanwhile, William took out the inventory list from the Holdens and began meticulously reviewing it with Charles.

"Come on now, no need to be this precise," Charles said, his voice tinged with discomfort. "Do you really think I'd shortchange you? Or are you worried we'd skim off some of the gifts your family gave us?"

William chuckled awkwardly. "Of course not, Mr. Holden Senior. That thought would never cross our minds. We owe a lot to you and your family for helping us back when we needed it most."

He paused, then added sincerely, "We're being thorough because we don't want Marcus to get the wrong idea. He made his feelings clear when he canceled his engagement with Emma. We just don't want him to feel burdened or think we're taking advantage of your family.

"To be honest, the gifts we gave you don't even compare to what your family gave us. If the kids weren't meant to be, the least we can do is make sure everything is returned properly."

He sighed, his expression turning solemn. "The truth is, our daughter just wasn't good enough for Marcus. That's on us. Mr. Holden Senior, if there's anyone to blame, it's our family. Please don't hold it against us."

William sounded so genuine and sincere that it was impossible to detect even a hint of pretense. By taking all the blame on behalf of his family and refusing to say anything negative about Marcus or the Holdens, he left Charles with no choice but to let it go.

now, and it was only natural for them to have their own

the Walkers weren't on the same

They'd never resort to using

to be," Charles finally said, shaking his head. "But let's make sure this doesn't affect

grudges, and we hope Marcus and your family won't either. It's all water under the bridge

it," Charlotte added quickly. "There's no one better than him, honestly. Whoever ends

pulled out an invitation. "By the way, we've recently discovered that Emma

her. Here's the invitation with the details. We'd

could cancel the engagement if he wanted, but that wouldn't stop her from celebrating her daughter and

to spite Marcus or the Holden family. She simply wanted her daughter to know her worth-that she didn't need to settle for someone who didn't

to fall in

on the

unease. Marcus had no

the invitation. He opened it and

Walker is your

even brighter. "She's our biological daughter. Isn't it

say something, but stopped himself. Natalie had specifically

is it?"

wondering if you knew that Natalie was raised by the Langleys in Amberton? Her grandmother

Elim-was the one treating him. If she was Charlotte and William's biological daughter, they'd learn more about her in time. Besides, with Marcus having canceled the engagement, it wasn't his place to

course we know," Charlotte replied with a smile. "And we're so grateful for everything they did for her.

nodded. "We'll definitely attend the party. It's wonderful that you've

the conversation continued, Charlotte couldn't help but recall the Langleys' history with Charles. "Mr. Holden Senior, did