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, she had

more decisive

been willing to keep Emma for Sky's sake.

rushed upstairs to bring Natalie down-because he knew William would listen to

through it, William undoubtedly

out, at least

family was unquestionably above

was

William had no objections.

he had raised her, and she had always

into compromising. But if this is what you want,

back before the welcome party. You have to believe us your mother and I truly had no idea we had raised

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 you back to us. Whatever you want to do, we'll

Dad," Natalie said, her voice gentler than before. "I'll go talk to

"Go ahead."

glancing at Emma, who was pale from blood loss,

Emma she

her wound, and

her to

washing over his expression as his

hear that? Dad isn't making you leave anymore.

before suddenly laughing. Then, she handed the knife to Sky and thanked Natalie. "Natalie, thank you. Thank you very

yourself again. It's your own

advice, Emma obediently nodded. "I understand. Thank

Natalie feel like she had swallowed a fly,

the priority

the way, Hector immediately stepped in to treat her wound Sky called for someone to bring the medical kit, watching anxiously as

away, William stood from the couch. "I'm