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."

suddenly dropped to one knee, pulling a small ring box from his pocket. He had carried this ring box with him ever since they made their relationship official, waiting for

right moment never

realized he couldn't hold onto him any longer. He

eyes were red-rimmed, his voice hoarse. "I know that this is sudden, and I didn't prepare

right hand and said, "Put

her in

I said yes.

onto her finger before pulling her into his arms, holding

how sad you are. Let's get engaged first and fulfill Grandpa

Thank you so

him completely, so she didn't need him

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

too much." Marcus' eyes were bloodshot. "And now, I'm asking you to do this for me. Nat, I feel like

we couple?" Natalie patted his shoulder lightly. "Or are you saying you only want to date me, but not marry

calm yet resolute. "Back when I was engaged to Tyler, it was the Langleys arrangement. But I knew he wasn't the one for me. That's why I never imagined

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

me, it doesn't matter if you propose today or tomorrow or next year. But if doing it

redder. He didn't know how to express his

news with Grandpa Charles?" Natalie smiled, her tone lighter. "I'm sure he'd want to attend our engagement

rough, and his eyes were still red. He rarely showed his emotions, but now, he was displaying his vulnerability in front of

their hands and said, "Let's go.

Marcus' vision blurred again, but he forced himself

Charles needs you,"

tears finally spilled