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.

the session.

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

a few more

packed up her acupuncture kit. "Grandpa Charles, will you and Mr. Holden be

then added, "Oh, I prepared a gift for you. Sheldon, bring it

"Yes, Mr. Holden Senior."

moment later, Sheldon returned with a large, beautifully wrapped box. "Mr.

"Give it to Natalie."

Mr. Holden Senior. Ms. Walker, this is

accepted the box. "Thank you,

"Go on, open it."

his eyes, but beneath that kindness, a trace of guilt

the godsister he once recognized could

everything Grace had done-one betrayal

Charles felt deeply unsettled.

trusted and cared for Grace, treating her like

had been deceived

came to Natalie, he

to do something for her, but now that she had reunited with

there wasn't much he could offer

all, Marcus had been so quick to call off their engagement not

to treat

open it and

"Thank you, Grandpa

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

the gown was a diamond

finest silk, its flawless design a testament to the skill of a top-tier designer. But the most breathtaking piece was

estimated there were about 365 diamonds.

delicate, radiant pattern, each one catching the light

and intricate design, the tiara looked almost too exquisite to

it on,"

and gowns for your welcome party, but you saved my

this tiara had

together, he would have shared its significance. But now that the engagement had been called off, there

didn't want Natalie to

no pre-destined bond between her and

wife would have been happy to

Without a second thought, Natalie placed