The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 216 Worthy of the Gift from Charles

Not far away, Marcus sat at the dining table, sipping his coffee while scrolling his iPad.

His phone rested on the table beside him, silent and still.

Natalie subtly adjusted her compact mirror, angling it just right to catch the reflection of Marcus's phone. The screen remained dark-no notifications, no incoming calls.

She waited a little longer, but Marcus remained as composed and elegant as ever, exuding quiet confidence.

Had she been wrong?

"Nat?"

Connie approached, her gaze landing on the mirror in Natalie's hand. It was an unusual sight, Natalie had never done anything like this before.

"Connie, do you think this lipstick shade suits me?" Natalie asked casually, tucking the mirror away as if nothing had happened.

Connie leaned in to examine her lips. The color was a soft pink, subtle yet flattering, but she couldn't quite place the shade.

"Nat, which lipstick are you wearing?"

"Can't tell? It's a lip tint," Natalie smiled. "I'll try a different color next time."

"Sounds good!"

"By the way, is Grandpa Charles's medicine ready?"

"Yeah, it's done."

Natalie smoothly shifted the conversation and led Connie toward the latest batch of medicine to check its effects.

Lately, Charles had been turning in early and rising with the sun. In the mornings, he even had enough energy to step outside for some light exercise in the courtyard.

After his morning exercise, Charles would take a shower, change into fresh clothes, have breakfast, and take his medicine.

After resting for a while, Natalie would perform acupuncture on him.

With a balanced diet, better sleep quality, and a more structured daily routine, his life had become much more regulated than before.

The combination of treatment and moderate exercise significantly improved his health.

Once Natalie finished checking the new batch of medicine, she took Charles's pulse. After he drank his medicine, she performed acupuncture on him as usual.

seemed noticeably more energetic after the session. He

your parents' welcome party for you is coming up soon, right?" Charles asked with a smile as he finished getting

just a few

"Grandpa Charles, will

wouldn't miss it." Charles chuckled, then added, "Oh, I prepared a gift for

"Yes, Mr. Holden Senior."

returned with a large, beautifully wrapped box. "Mr. Holden Senior,

"Give it to Natalie."

Senior. Ms. Walker,

the box. "Thank

"Go on, open it."

with warmth in his eyes, but beneath that kindness, a trace of guilt

had never imagined that the godsister he

everything Grace had done-one betrayal after another,

Charles felt deeply unsettled.

and cared for Grace,

he had

Natalie, he felt both guilty and

something for her, but now

much he could offer as an

all, Marcus had been so quick to call off their

Charles wanted to treat Natalie

it and

nodded. "Thank you,

table, carefully untied the elegant silk ribbon, and lifted the lid. Inside was a shimmering evening

the gown was

to the skill of

a glance, she estimated there were about 365 diamonds. The largest

diamonds were arranged in a delicate, radiant pattern, each one catching the light in a dazzling

and intricate design, the tiara looked almost too exquisite to belong

it on," Charles said

of expensive jewelry and gowns for your welcome party, but you saved my life. I

this tiara had

its significance. But now that the engagement had been called off, there was no need

Natalie to

between her and

would have been happy to see Natalie wear the

Charles, this is too valuable." Without a second thought, Natalie