The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 542 Sheldon Breaks Down In Tears

"Alright then. Take your time, Mr. Holden Senior."

William and Charlotte stood up. They exchanged a quick glance before walking out of the study.

Charles rose from his chair and walked over to his desk, sinking into his seat. The framed photograph that had once been there had been removed at his request. Sheldon had taken it away.

The frame sat there, empty and hollow.

A deep ache settled in his chest. He pressed his fingers against his forehead before moving a trembling hand to clutch his heart.

The pain was unbearable, so sharp that it felt suffocating. The moment he closed his eyes, all he could see was Vivian entwined with another man, locked in betrayal.

Yvette's ruthless move had completely shattered the love and faith he had clung to for so many years.

With his eyes shut, memories flickered before him like an old film, each frame piercing deeper into his soul.

He saw his childhood, playing and studying alongside Vivian. He saw their engagement, their wedding, and the moment she became pregnant. He had been overwhelmed with joy, running around excitedly, shouting that he was going to be a father.

He had cared for her with the utmost caution throughout her pregnancy, fearing that even the slightest discomfort might harm her. And when she gave birth, he had been terrified, praying that she would make it through safely.

He couldn't understand. Where had he gone wrong?

That man had nothing special. He had seen the photos and watched the video. The man was inferior to him in every way. His looks, his stature, and his presence were nothing extraordinary. What had Vivian seen in him?

The pain in Charles' chest intensified. His eyes burned. His head hung low, and heavy tears fell onto the desk.

"Why? Why? Why did it have to be this way?" he choked out.

into the living room and spotted Sheldon crouched behind the large potted umbrella plant

a slight nod before stepping aside. William approached Sheldon and gently placed a

his head. His face was

as he grabbed William's wrist. "Mr. Walker,

truly too cruel. Mr. Holden Senior didn't set that fire back then. He didn't even know about it. Of course he sided with his wife. She was the lady of the household. What was so wrong about

face. "But Yvette is unreasonable. She put all the blame on Mr. Holden Senior, and even dragged the Walker family into it. Because of her, Ms. Walker was switched at birth and spent

family deceived Mr. Holden Senior. Vivian already had a man she

victim too. He is a good man. He could have any woman he wanted, but because

more aggrieved

cursed. The Jenkins family turned against each other, yet she blames

would have married someone else. Someone who truly loved him. He would have lived a peaceful and happy life. If not for their Ties, Mr. Wesley, Madam Laura, and even Mr. Marcus would

listened to Sheldon's impassioned words and couldn't

man she loved. It was no wonder she harbored resentment. Even after marrying into the Holden family, she probably blamed

Holden Senior loved Cassie so much. He devoted his life to raising her with love and care, yet in the end..." Sheldon choked on his sobs. "In the end, Cassie turned out to be

her to turn around and harm Madam Laura and leave Mr. Marcus without parents for so many years. I hate her. I hate

He quickly helped Sheldon

feel. But Yvette already has cancer. If you kill her now, not only will you lose your life, you'll be giving her a way out.

you now more than ever. You have been by his side for decades.

Nat's engagement. There's still a lot of work ahead. You're

didn't respond. He just kept sobbing, his whole body trembling. In all his years

sighed inwardly and guided

why Yvette chose this moment

Mr. Holden Senior down with her. She wants to see him suffer

he cried, Sheldon still managed to