The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 235 A Gaze Poisoned with Malice

William listened carefully to Natalie's words. After a long moment, he nodded.

"Nat, your mother and I have already missed 20 years of your life. Now that you're back, we won't let anyone step over you. Not even Emma, whom we raised for 20 years."

His firm and unwavering words stirred something deep within her, making her eyes involuntarily redden.

When Selena returned, the Langleys drove Natalie out without hesitation. At the time, she envied Selena for having parents who loved her unconditionally.

The first time she came to the Walker family, Charlotte refused to let her in. Instead, she focused on comforting a heartbroken Emma, devastated by her broken engagement with Marcus. That night, she had decided she would never acknowledge Charlotte as her mother.

But at some point, she started to feel the warmth of parental love from Charlotte and William.

She couldn't pinpoint exactly when it happened, but she clearly remembered Mason's words and the crystal ball he gave her when they first met. That was the first time she had felt genuine brotherly affection.

Charlotte and William repeatedly used their actions to show her they truly wanted to make it up to her.

From the start, Natalie never intended to drive Emma away, even though she had sensed Emma's veiled hostility and resentment.

She had no desire to retaliate against a fake heiress like Selena had, as long as Emma didn't provoke her.

But when she first arrived at the Walker family, Emma packed her bags and went on a trip. Was it really just to get over her broken engagement?

That was only part of it. It was also a protest to determine whether she or Natalie held more importance in Charlotte and William's hearts.

However, the answer clearly dissatisfied Emma.

That was why she had instructed Cindy to keep her updated on everything happening at the Walker residence and even encouraged her to speak disrespectfully to Natalie.

Emma's goal had always been to overshadow Natalie-to make it clear that even though Emma was the impostor, she would still be the one most cherished in the Walker family.

again,

more decisive and ruthless than

keep Emma for Sky's sake.

had rushed upstairs to bring Natalie

through it, William undoubtedly could

how things turned out, at least William had clarified that

Walker family was

was enough

to collect the favor Sky owed her, William had no objections. Still, he would make sure someone kept an eye on

had raised her, and she had always been outstanding, her recent behavior had been

compromising. But if this is what

You have to believe us your mother and I

lowered his voice and glanced toward the kitchen. His eyes flickered with irritation before softening again when he turned back to Natalie. "We're grateful to the heavens for bringing

said, her voice gentler than

"Go ahead."

to the kitchen door. After glancing at Emma, who was pale from blood loss, she looked at Hector-who

Emma she doesn't have to leave. Have her hand

her wound,

to

washing over his expression as

Dad isn't making you leave anymore. Come on. Give me

a moment before suddenly laughing. Then, she handed the knife to Sky and thanked Natalie. "Natalie, thank

do this to yourself again. It's your own body. You're the one who feels the pain. It doesn't

advice, Emma obediently nodded. "I

her "Nat" made Natalie feel like she had swallowed a fly,

priority

the knife out of the way, Hector immediately stepped in to treat her wound Sky called for someone to

far away, William stood from the couch.