The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 238 Irresponsible Aunt

Elijah entered the study holding a glass of milk, and Marcus glanced up briefly before calmly instructing, "Elijah, after Ms. Sinclair finishes her milk, take her to the guest room to rest."

"Understood, Mr. Holden." Elijah nodded before turning to Sophia. "Ms. Sinclair, please drink."

He handed Sophia the warm milk, but she shook her head. "Thank you, but I really don't want to drink it."

"You don't look well. Please have some." Marcus urged. "My aunt told me you've been having a hard time lately."

Pregnancy already made her feel unwell, and on top of that, she was excessively worried. She had become even thinner than before.

Yet the baby inside her seemed strong, growing steadily despite her poor eating and sleeping habits.

Marcus was reminded of his own situation. His parents had left him with Charles since birth. He wondered if Laura had any expectations or joy while carrying him.

Eventually, Sophia accepted Marcus' kindness. She took the milk from Elijah and drank it slowly.

"Thank you, Marcus."

"Go rest now," he replied.

"Okay," she said. "Get some rest yourself. Good night."

"Mm. good night."

She turned to Elijah and said, "Elijah, thank you."

Elijah replied, "Ms. Sinclair, you're welcome."

He escorted Sophia to the guest room, and Marcus stayed in the study for a while. He only snapped back to reality when Cassie knocked on the door.

"Marcus, care for a drink with me?" She smiled gently, her tone full of affection. "It's been a while since we've had a proper heart-to-heart talk, hasn't it?

"I heard you called off your engagement with Emma."

He gave her a faint, uninterested glance. "It's late. You should rest, Aunt Cassie."

"Don't be like that! Come out for a drink."

door, hesitating to enter. She knew that if Marcus didn't invite her in,

the way, your mother called me last time, blaming me for not keeping an eye on you and letting you

Since you were born, they handed you off to your grandfather and never came back to check on you. They only

cold instantly. "If you're here to sow

"Understood, Mr. Holden."

"Ms. Holden,

glare. This damned bodyguard, Elijah,

of the Holden

carry you out?" he said gruffly. "My hands are big and heavy; I might accidentally snap your waist. For your own safety, you should walk out

"You-"

upset. Staying up late already makes you look older, and if you're angry, you'll

and ugly and won't match the status of 'Ms. Holden'

going to control your subordinate?" Cassie couldn't argue

"Elijah is right. He's looking out for you. At your age, you shouldn't be staying up

telling your parents you don't

sat on the couch, his already dark expression

eye on Ms.

up, his whole demeanor exuding a chilling air. "I want to

Marcus rarely got angry, but when he did, it was

and went upstairs. As he passed the guest room, he

Charles no longer required acupuncture and only

Holden Residence without

open the

The room was clean

no one

snacks and chocolates he had prepared for Natalie had

stepped in, walked to the couch, and sat down.

a piece of chocolate, and unwrapped it before eating

that Natalie had only eaten the

and its aroma spread

Though there were

guest room, it still

restless mind, almost miraculously, found a rare sense of peace. After finishing the piece