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."

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

your mother called me last time, blaming me for not keeping an eye on you and letting you break off your engagement with

irresponsible. Since you were born, they handed you off to your grandfather and never came

cold instantly. "If you're here to sow discord, you can leave

"Understood, Mr. Holden."

forward. "Ms. Holden, this

bodyguard, Elijah, always called her "Ms. Holden" whenever he was

was the second heiress of the Holden family, but he treated her like an

"My hands are big and heavy; I might accidentally

"You-"

don't be upset. Staying up late already makes you

and won't match the status of

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

looking out for you. At your age, you shouldn't be staying up late

wait, Marcus! I'm telling your parents

leave. Marcus sat on the couch, his already dark expression

on Ms.

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

Holden." Elijah stepped back nervously. Marcus rarely got angry, but when he

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

required acupuncture

of Holden Residence

pushed open the

The room was clean

if no one

chocolates he had prepared for Natalie had

in, walked to the couch, and sat down. He reached for the

piece of chocolate, and unwrapped

only eaten the chocolate

its aroma spread

there were no longer any

the guest room, it still seemed to carry

rare sense of peace. After finishing the piece of chocolate, Marcus stood up