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."

their last meeting, he had lost quite a bit of weight, but he looked

Wesley said. His eyes reddened when

turned toward Sheldon and added, "Sheldon, I'm sorry for not being

back his tears. "It's alright. Now that you're home, that's enough. If Mr. Holden Senior knew

It was my fault,"

forward and pulled Laura into his embrace. "Laura, don't move out. Don't worry, I won't be staying

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

lately?" Laura just let him hug her.

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

But she was afraid.

had caused her insufferable pain

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

Sheldon rubbed his eyes. "Mr. Wesley, Mr. Marcus has

staying for the night. Please prepare a

room? All these years, it's been kept clean and unchanged," Sheldon

but no need." Wesley slowly let go of Laura. To Laura, that room was

that Cassie's people had infected Laura with the

never step into that

agreed. He turned

back. "Mrs. Walker called. She told me that Ms. Natalie and Mr. Marcus

arrangements. Mr. Wesley,

answer, Sheldon walked away to arrange the guest

to his plans, he would return to visit Laura and not spend too

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

and Natalie have gotten their marriage certificate?" Wesley came back to

head and replied, "I don't

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

he even got the marriage certificate. He's settling down and starting a family. You're going to be

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

Weslet nodded. When he saw the smile on Laura's face, he found himself momentarily

since he had last seen her smile like this. That feeling of