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."

appeared before Laura. Since their last meeting, he had lost quite a bit of weight, but he looked like

back," Wesley said. His eyes reddened when

Sheldon and added, "Sheldon, I'm sorry

Mr. Holden

was my

into his embrace. "Laura, don't move out. Don't worry,

happy to hear that

Laura just let him hug her. After a long pause, she reached out and hugged him

that easily forgotten.

But she was afraid.

Cassie had inflicted on her had caused her insufferable pain for more than 20 years. She was

and our son," Wesley replied. "I failed as a son. I wasn't there when Father passed away. I wonder if Marcus resents me for

Wesley, Mr. Marcus has never resented either you or Mdm.

staying for the night.

why don't you stay in your old room? All these years, it's

Wesley slowly let go of Laura. To Laura, that room was a

that Cassie's people had infected Laura with the

would never step into that room again,

then," Sheldon agreed. He turned

the way," he added while he turned back. "Mrs. Walker called. She told me that Ms. Natalie and Mr. Marcus have

would like both families to get together and discuss the wedding arrangements. Mr. Wesley, since

could answer, Sheldon walked

he would return to visit Laura and not spend too much time

father, he had to stay. He had already missed out on most of

true that Marcus and Natalie have gotten their marriage certificate?" Wesley

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

doesn't know that you're back." A faint smile appeared on Wesley's face. "Our son is getting married. That's

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

her excitement. "Yes, I am. I should prepare a gift for Nat. I

Weslet nodded. When he saw the smile

her smile like this. That feeling of joy that came from the bottom of her heart-he had not