The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 284 Only Cares About Her Own Daughter

Natalie's question was serious and direct. Charlotte immediately responded with equal seriousness.

"Nat, my stance has always been clear from the very beginning. I raised Emma for 20 years, and I do care for her-that's something I can't deny. But in my heart, you're the one I must make amends to. You're my most cherished and beloved daughter.

"Emma was able to stay in this family all these years because of you. But now that you've returned, it's time for her to go back to where she belongs. I will never allow someone who has harmed you to stay in this family, nor will I ever favor her at your expense."

Charlotte spoke from the depths of her heart, her sincerity evident.

"If she truly saw you as her sister, I would have treated her as I always have. But she would never be above you. I can give Emma an eight out of ten in kindness, but for you, it will always be a full ten. If Emma can't accept that and insists on fighting for attention, then she can get lost!

"Call me heartless, call me cruel-I don't care. The only thing I care about is that my real daughter, now that she's home, is happy and living well.

"A mother's love is never impartial. Before, I didn't know about you. Emma was raised with your brothers, and your father and I doted on her the most.

"But now that you're back, whether it's between you and your brothers or you and Emma, your father and I will always put you first. Others can accept it or not-it changes nothing about our decision."

As Charlotte spoke, her eyes reddened.

"Nat, I know you never received love from your so-called parents before. And even now, you don't feel entirely secure in our love."

Charlotte understood this all too well. That was why she kept saying it out loud- so Natalie would know that neither she nor William would ever let her suffer again for anyone else's sake.

She knew the scars Victor and Diana had left on Natalie wouldn't be easy to erase. But she had patience and faith. One day, Natalie would trust and rely on her completely.

There was no need to keep things bottled up. They should just say what needed to be said.

Charlotte was determined to be a mother who spoke her heart, not one who silently loved her child but never expressed it.

"Nat, I may not be perfect, but please believe me my love for you is real and unwavering."

Listening to Charlotte's words, Natalie's eyes gradually reddened. She quickly turned away and took a deep breath.

What was wrong with her eyes? Why did they suddenly feel so hot?

cry. She had never cried, not even when Diana abused and tormented her. She

party, but I changed my

eldest daughter. No one can ever surpass your place in my heart. There are some things I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry. Do you blame me for

took a deep breath and shook her head lightly. "Thank

the top executives of the company.

I may have retired and handed the company over to that disgrace, but we still hold the majority of the

point, Charlotte no longer referred to Sky as Natalie's brother, calling him

curve her lips slightly. Charlotte's attitude made her feel

"Thank you, Mom."

It's a mother's

burned again. She had never heard such words in the Langley family. Even if Charlotte changed one

quickly adjusted her emotions, regaining her

sure you don't want

shook her head. "No,

"Alright, let's go."

Charlotte made

in luxurious gowns filled the hall. The moment they saw Natalie, they immediately greeted her

them with a gentle smile, but for a fleeting moment,

was allowed to

Grace decided to bring her along to expand their market and connections, Diana would always sneer and throw

seeing those dresses, would explode in fury and harshly scold Diana before personally selecting a

a banquet, Grace would retire

Diana and severely punished. At

from worrying, Natalie endured everything Diana inflicted upon her, gritting her teeth and bearing the pain. She had only ever thought about one thing to grow up and repay the Langley

the

her life. Until Victor and Diana found and brought Selena back. Only

Grace had never truly loved her and had only ever used and manipulated her, whatever lingering guilt Natalie had

luxurious evening

for her

she had endured in the Langley family was now