The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 274 Her Sense of Injustice on Marcus' Behalf

Charles gazed at the photograph Natalie held, his face marked by a hint of sadness. "Marcus' parents are deeply upset and heartbroken over his choice to end the engagement.

"They've now tasked him with earning your parents' forgiveness, insisting that the bond between the Holden family and the Walker family shouldn't be damaged or become distant because of their ungrateful son.

"After considering it carefully, I decided to ask you for a favor. During your welcome party, have Marcus partner with you for the opening dance, and ensure someone captures pictures to send to his parents. This way, they won't hold Marcus accountable anymore."

Upon hearing this, Natalie glanced at Marcus. His lips were tightly pressed together, and his strikingly handsome face showed no hint of emotion, as if Charles' words were irrelevant to him.

Yet, in Marcus' deep, dark eyes, which appeared cold and unfeeling, Natalie detected a sorrow emanating from within. Despite his aloof and proud exterior, Natalie perceived Marcus as pitiable and lonely in that moment.

She put down her teacup. "Grandpa Charles, may I ask a question?"

"Go ahead."

"Why did Marcus' parents leave him with you and disappear right after he was born?" she asked calmly. "Marcus isn't like me. His parents are with him, unlike me, a child who was wrongly taken to another family. Why didn't they remain with him and care for him?

"I understand that Marcus was raised solely by Grandpa Charles, just as I was by Mrs. Langley Senior. But you two are entirely different.

"You genuinely love and care for Marcus, whereas the way Mrs. Langley Senior treated me is something you're likely aware of too."

Charles' face went through a series of expressions. He hadn't just heard the rumors, he had discreetly asked Sheldon to look into it.

Upon discovering some of Grace's actions, Charles found it difficult to believe that he had considered such a ruthless and cunning woman as his godsister for so long. Additionally, he had always believed that she had endured a tough life.

embarrassment. "Nattie, this is

eyes to Marcus. "Have you ever asked him if he misses his parents? When I was young,

a bastard with no

been there for him even a

"Um..." Charles was speechless.

sat silently. Marcus had his gaze lowered, hands on his knees, and his back perfectly straight. Sunlight streamed through the window, bathing him in

a character from a comic book.

a deep breath before continuing, "But, in your opinion, which is more significant? The kindness shown by giving birth

parents ask him to be dutiful at

prioritize, yours or his

felt somewhat flustered by Natalie's

comparison be made?" He

parents

explain the reasons

reasons might be, he deserves to know. He's a human being who longs for his parents' love. The love of a father and mother

yet still expect things from him. It's like

only to come

then, when you get hurt by the thorns, you blame

make any sense,

these questions because you don't want Marcus as your

at Natalie, feeling a bit uneasy. "Never mind. You have five brothers, and Marcus ended your engagement.

toward Marcus, he said, "I'm exhausted. Marcus,