The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 231 Emma's Oath

Emma was still in Sky's embrace. His back still throbbed with pain, and his face looked grim. After a long while, he gently pulled away from Emma.

"Don't say that," Sky softly said.

His previously pale and gloomy expression eased a little. "Emma, don't cry."

Emma sobbed uncontrollably. "Sky, I don't want to leave you. I don't want to leave Mom and Dad either, but I don't want to make everyone unhappy. Maybe it's best if I just leave."

"No," Sky said. "I'll handle this. You grew up here. Where else would you go?"

Emma bit her lip, reaching out to hold Sky's hand. "Sky, I don't want to make things hard for you."

"It won't be hard," Sky reassured her.

He stepped forward and cleared his throat, saying, "Nat, Lincoln, Hector, Mason, we're family. Let's sit down and talk about this. I admit, I'm biased toward Emma, but that doesn't mean I'll let anyone mistreat Nat. Let's all sit down and have an open conversation."

Natalie exchanged a glance with Lincoln. He and Hector nodded in agreement.

"Fine, let's sit down and talk," Lincoln said.

Sky led Emma to the dining room. Lincoln and Hector flanked Natalie, while Mason stayed with Olivia.

They all sat at the table. After instructing the helper to prepare some tea, Lincoln waited until the helper left before saying, "Sky, there's no one else here now. If you want to say something, just speak openly."

may have taken care of

deeply to Natalie. "Natalie, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said those things for Cindy's sake. I hurt you, and I'm

gently blowing on it before placing the cup back on the

all up to you. Since you don't want me to call

Natalie," Natalie replied coldly.

me just this once?" Emma asked hesitantly, knowing this

go

had already punished Sky, and it was clear that William wouldn't take her

she had already decided to endure the situation for now. She

you again. The Walker family's one and only true daughter is you. During the welcome party, Mom and Dad will make it clear to everyone that Emma is

the table, Sky patted Emma's hand to reassure her and silently signaled her to stay

continued, "Here's what I think. Emma has lived with our family for 20 years. Even when

years, as well as ours, and she's grown close to us. If we just throw her out to

Langley family mistreated you, while Emma grew up in luxury. I understand if

put words in my mouth. I've said from the start that I wouldn't kick Emma out just because I returned to the Walker family, but

just need to keep our distance

is it? Why does Emma make it seem like m trying to destroy her? She claims

her sister. Who knows when she might stab me in

mean that," Emma said, biting her lip. She wanted to explain, but

this matter is Emma's fault. Cindy will be fired, and Emma is not allowed to

Sky, I

dug her nails into her palms under