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

said. His

sorry for not being here when Father passed

hold back his tears. "It's alright. Now that you're home, that's enough. If Mr. Holden Senior knew you had returned, he would be pleased. It's been a while since this place felt this

sorry. It was my fault,"

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

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

what have you been up to lately?" Laura just let him hug her. After a long pause, she reached out

and companionship weren't that easily forgotten. In reality, she couldn't bear

But she was afraid.

inflicted on her had caused her insufferable pain for more than 20

back to be with you and our son," Wesley replied. "I failed

Marcus won't blame you." Sheldon rubbed his eyes. "Mr. Wesley, Mr. Marcus has never

I'll be staying for the night.

stay in your old room? All these years, it's been kept clean

let go of Laura. To Laura, that room was

very bed inside the room that Cassie's people had infected Laura

that room again, nor would

He turned around and made the

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

get together and discuss the wedding arrangements. Mr. Wesley, since you're back, why not stay

answer, Sheldon walked

According to his plans, he would return to visit Laura

his son was getting married, as his father, he had to stay. He had already missed out on most of Marcus' life, so he

that Marcus and Natalie have gotten their marriage certificate?" Wesley came back to his senses and gazed

and replied, "I don't know.

you're back." A faint smile appeared on Wesley's face. "Our

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

am. I should prepare a gift for Nat. I have to pick

saw the smile on Laura's face,

her smile like this. That feeling of joy that came