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.

felt a twinge of embarrassment. "Nattie, this is a personal

about Marcus?" Natalie shifted her eyes to Marcus. "Have you ever asked him if he misses his parents? When I was young, Victor and Diana

still mocked by other kids. They called me a bastard with no parents, questioning why mine never came to pick me up or

Marcus? His parents haven't been there for him even a single day, nor have they ever taken care of him. Isn't it unreasonable for them to start

"Um..." Charles was speechless.

his gaze lowered, hands on his knees, and his

strikingly handsome features, effortlessly messy hair, and impeccable posture, Marcus seemed like a character from a comic

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

both you and Marcus' parents ask him to be dutiful at the

should he prioritize,

somewhat flustered

be made?" He cleared his throat

reasons Marcus' parents weren't with

explain the

his parents' love. The love of a father and mother is unmatched by any other. If his parents have genuine reasons, then

stay silent, be absent, and yet still expect

only to come

by the thorns, you blame the flower for being difficult.

any

all these questions because you don't want Marcus as your partner for the opening

uneasy. "Never mind. You have five brothers, and Marcus ended your engagement. It's understandable

Marcus, he said, "I'm exhausted. Marcus, please take