The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 539 Nat, Let's Get Engaged

As soon as Natalie finished speaking, Marcus remained silent for a long time. He stared at the trees before him, feeling as if his heart was being gripped tightly, making it hard to breathe.

The sky was bright, but he felt as if the world in front of him was plunged into darkness.

Natalie didn't say another word. Marcus was smart, so there was no need to elaborate further.

Marcus understood Charles's condition, but he refused to accept it. That was why he was asking her.

But she would never lie to him about something that important. Even if it had good intentions, she didn't want to lie to him.

Time ticked by, minute by minute. The daylight faded into dusk, and then night fell. The lights around Holden Residence gradually lit up, illuminating the darkness.

Yet, in Marcus' eyes, the world remained pitch black.

Natalie stepped forward, gently squeezing his fingers. "Marcus, are you okay?"

"I'm fine," he murmured. "Sorry for worrying you."

Then, Marcus' gaze locked onto hers. "Nat, let's get engaged."

At that moment, he seemed to finally regain his focus. Then, he repeated his

words slowly and clearly, "Let's get engaged, Natalie Walker."

"Hm?" Natalie reached out to touch his forehead. "Do you have a fever?"

Marcus let out a bitter chuckle. "No, I'm serious."

a small ring box from his pocket. He had carried

right moment never

that Charles had lost the will to leave, Marcus realized he couldn't hold onto him any longer. He wished that

me?" Marcus' eyes were red-rimmed, his voice hoarse. "I know that this is sudden, and I didn't prepare anything special. But Nat,

hesitate. She extended her right hand and said, "Put

Marcus was stunned. He stared at her in disbelief, momentarily forgetting what

just propose? I said yes. So put the ring on me!" "Oh,

onto her finger before pulling her

her arms around his waist and said, "Marcus, I know how sad you are. Let's get engaged first and fulfill Grandpa Charles'

you. Thank you

so she didn't need him to explain

some time to calm down, so let's not disturb him for now. I've already sent a message to my parents, asking them to come talk to

owes you too much." Marcus' eyes were bloodshot. "And now, I'm asking

"Or are you saying you only want to date me, but not marry me? For me,

resolute. "Back when I was engaged to Tyler, it was the Langleys arrangement. But I knew he wasn't the one for me.

a short pause, she continued, "Marcus, you're different. I'm serious about us,

propose today or tomorrow or next year. But if doing it now can give Grandpa Charles some peace, then now is the

turned even redder. He didn't know how to express his

good news with Grandpa Charles?" Natalie smiled, her tone lighter.

was low and rough, and his eyes were still red. He rarely showed his

intertwined their hands and said, "Let's go. There's nothing

Nat." Marcus' vision blurred again, but he forced himself to hold

needs

Marcus' tears finally