The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 400 Playing the Sympathy Card Works

Natalie tugged at Marcus with a mischievous gleam in her eye. "Didn't you say

you wanted my mom to hug you so you could feel the motherly love you've never had? Well, now she's right here. Don't be shy!"

Marcus immediately played along, his eyes filled with mock sorrow and vulnerability as he glanced toward Charlotte. "Mrs. Walker, is it alright?"

Charlotte was momentarily speechless.

William, observing the situation, let out a deep sigh. After a moment, he decided to speak up in support of Marcus. "Since Marcus has never experienced that kind of motherly love, Charlotte, just give him a hug. Think of it as doing a good deed."

Charlotte could only sigh again.

Taking the opportunity, Marcus meekly spoke up once more, "Mrs. Walker, may 1?"

"Fine! Just come here and give me a hug."

Charlotte opened her arms, giving Marcus a gentle hug. As she did so, she patted his back.

"Are your parents still not back?" she asked softly.

Marcus' voice was muffled as he replied, "Yes, I've stopped hoping after all these years."

"It's alright. You've grown up healthy and strong." Charlotte gave Marcus' shoulder

a light pat before he slowly stepped back from her embrace.

"Mr. Walker, can I have a hug too?" Marcus asked, his eyes showing a mix of longing and admiration. "When I was a child, I envied Mason and Lincoln because they had parents who cared for them."

"I remember when I came to the Walker family, I would watch you pick up Mason and spin him around, even let him ride on your shoulders. I was always so envious of that."

At his words, William was taken back to the days when his children were young, especially Mason, his youngest son, whom he had always spoiled a little more than the others.

walking around with a solemn face, never smiling, never showing

Marcus, even as a child, had envied his sons for their closeness with their

pulled Marcus into a tight embrace, patting his back a couple of times. "You're all grown up

in his throat. "Thank you, Mr.

couldn't help but feel a little sad. "Sweetie, take Marcus for a

and took Marcus' hand. "Let's go to the back garden for a

"Go ahead."

Charlotte. "Thank you, Mr. Walker, Mrs. Walker. I'm really happy today. I finally know what it feels like to

Charlotte exchanged a glance, their

And Charlotte and Marcus' mother, Laura, had been close friends. It was only natural that they had arranged for their children to be

on a trip. They had left their newborn child to be raised by Charles. Over the years,

Marcus out for a walk and

to say a few choice words, but she couldn't bring herself to do so in front of

go, Marcus. We'll have a walk around the

Marcus' hand and led him toward the

leave, both of

Laura and Wesley are doing now. After all these years, how could they be so heartless to leave their own child behind

sighed softly. "I just can't imagine leaving my own child and not seeing them for

agreement.

be extra kind to

"Anything you say, honey."

concern for him, they completely

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garden when they spotted Timothy lounging lazily on a chair. His phone and headphones were on the nearby seat, clearly having just finished playing

bit thirsty. Can you go inside and grab me a bottle of

go get

smile immediately faded. He waved Marcus over. "Marcus,

relationship between the Holden and Walker families, aside from Timothy, who called him "Marc", the other members of the family simply

sat down, and Timothy didn't waste time. "I heard from Lincoln

Marcus admitted