The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 381 One Must Learn to Pay for Their Actions

Once she was done, Natalie turned and left. She had come to see Emma for one reason only—to let her know the truth. Cindy was her biological mother, and she had killed her with her own hands.

Even if Emma hadn't known before, Cindy had taken care of her for so many years in the Walker family. Yet, despite that, she had still been able to strike her down without hesitation. It was clear-Emma was ruthless and selfish to the core.

She kept saying she would take all the blame to protect Sky, but was it really because she loved him?

No. It was because Sky was her only hope. As long as he survived, she had a chance to live.

But now, Natalie had personally shattered that hope, ensuring that Emma would never rise again.

For her, there were only two possible outcomes-death or life imprisonment.

Emma's trial was approaching quickly.

Marcus had found the best lawyer in all of Dithoria State for Sophia. By then, whether it was Emma, Sky, or even Shane-the true rapist-none of them would escape justice.

Natalie stepped out of the enforcement office, her heart light. The sun shone warmly on her skin. She raised her hand, watching the golden light slip through her fingers. Everything felt bright and warm.

"Sweetie."

Lost in thought, she heard a gentle voice call out to her. Looking up, she saw William and Charlotte.

"Mom, Dad," Natalie greeted them sweetly. "You're here to see Sky?"

"Yes. Sweetie, would you like to come with us?" Charlotte's expression wasn't great, but she still smiled lovingly at Natalie.

"Sure." Natalie nodded, agreeing immediately. She wanted to see for herself how her parents would handle Sky.

parents could never truly ignore their children. She worried that after seeing Sky, William and Charlotte might

nothing she could do. All she could do

Sky." Charlotte seemed to

added. "Sky made his own mistakes, and your mom and I have made

its course, and whatever judgment comes, he'll have to face it. He needs to learn

said anything. Let's go now." Natalie smiled and linked arms with Charlotte.

now. To see if his mind had finally

knew you cared about him," Charlotte said. She held Natalie's arm but didn't respond to the implication in her

Since he was injured, he was still being treated in the word of

enter, his face turned pale, shifting from

feeling?" Charlotte

He lowered

over. We will not be hiring a lawyer for you, nor will we

"Sky, you made mistakes. As your parents, we can't just watch you make more of them. For you,

his eyes filled with hurt. "Mother, you and Father...

help you?" William

you treat Sophia like that? She's your fiancée! Even if she were a complete stranger, you had

more thing," William added, his tone now ice-cold. "Cindy Meloney? She's

paperwork is done Emma's new identity is

moment on, she is no longer part of the Walker family. The name Walker no

moment before he found his voice. "Father, is that

I would lie to you? Do you think I'd make up something like

do you still believe Natalie, your real sister, was accidentally switched at birth? If you continue to remain stubborn, then you don't deserve to bear the Walker name

his mouth, wanting to say more, but his mind was in

known all along. Or worse-she had intentionally switched the children, letting Emma grow up in wealth and