The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Nestled in Marcus' embrace, Natalie slept soundly.

Marcus fixed his gaze on her, as if he could never get enough of her face. After a long while, he finally closed his eyes, allowing himself to drift into sleep.

Outside the tent, Olivia and Mason continued fishing quietly. Neither of them planned to sleep. Though they had secured an exclusive booking of Sacred Peak Lake, they still felt uneasy.

At Holden Residence, Sheldon brought Laura around to help her reacquaint herself with the place. When Laura brought up the idea of living elsewhere, Sheldon hesitated before refusing.

"Mdm. Laura, if you want to live elsewhere, as a butler, it's not my place to stop you or say anything. But now that Mr. Holden Senior is gone, and Mr. Wesley isn't around, the only ones left in the house are Mr. Marcus and us helpers.

"Mdm. Laura, please think about Mr. Marcus. Could you do that? I'm asking you, please."

Sheldon's words were sincere. Laura paused and thought about it. "I'll wait until Marcus returns and discuss it with him. Is that okay?"

"Yes, that would be best."

Sheldon let out a sigh of relief. "Mdm. Laura, there's really no need for you to move out and live by yourself.

"Holden Residence is huge, but there are very few people here who can accompany Mr. Marcus. Especially now that Mr. Holden Senior is gone, he needs someone by his side the most. You're his mother. Now that you're back, you can fill that void."

"I understand, Sheldon. I won't mention leaving again." Laura couldn't bear to listen any longer. The more she listened, the more she felt like she had failed as a mother.

It was her fault. Because of her illness, she had to leave Marcus under Charles' care.

Now that Charles was gone, the bond between her and Marcus wasn't the same as a mother who had spent years together with her son.

Laura wanted to show her concern, but she feared Marcus wouldn't like it.

Marcus had always been distant and detached. He seemed to care about nothing and no one. For something to truly matter to him, it had to be something he invested great effort and time into.

"Mdm. Laura, Mr. Wesley has returned."

Laura was still speaking with Sheldon when a helper approached and reported the news.

Laura froze for a moment, but Sheldon reacted instantly. "Well, don't just stand there. Invite him in!"

"Yes, Sheldon."

had lost quite a bit of weight, but he looked like

His eyes reddened

Sheldon and added, "Sheldon, I'm sorry

alright. Now that you're home, that's enough. If Mr. Holden Senior knew you had returned, he would

was my fault,"

pulled Laura into his embrace. "Laura, don't

time to see you. I was happy to hear that you're back in Dithoria. Now

just let him hug

weren't that easily forgotten. In reality, she couldn't bear to part

But she was afraid.

her insufferable pain for more than 20

It's almost done now. Once it's settled, I'll come back to be with you and our son," Wesley replied. "I failed as a

Sheldon rubbed his eyes. "Mr. Wesley,

myself. Sheldon, I'll be staying for the night.

in your old room? All these

let go of

that Cassie's people had infected Laura with the Umbrahex after she

never step into that room again, nor

Sheldon agreed. He turned around and

way," he added while he turned back. "Mrs. Walker called. She

Mr. Wesley, since you're back,

Wesley could answer, Sheldon walked away to

to visit Laura and not

his father, he had to stay. He had already missed out on most of Marcus' life, so he

their marriage certificate?" Wesley came

her head and replied, "I don't know. Charlotte

doesn't know that you're back." A faint smile appeared on Wesley's face. "Our

certificate. He's settling down and starting a family.

should prepare a gift for Nat. I

smile on Laura's face,

so long since he had last seen her smile like this. That feeling of joy that came