The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 599 The Whole World Knows He Loves Her

"Nat, will you marry me?" Marcus knelt on one knee, holding a bouquet of roses and a ring. His eyes were steady and full of tenderness as he looked up at her.

"Say yes, Nat, please," Laura said with a choked voice, wiping away tears beside them.

Natalie blinked, finally coming back to herself. She reached out and took the bouquet from Marcus. Then, she extended her right hand, offering it to him so he could put on the ring.

They were already legally married. If she didn't say yes to him, then who else could she possibly marry?

"Marcus Holden, I will."

Her voice trembled slightly. The emotion swelling inside her had nowhere to go. It crashed through her like a wave, leaving her breathless.

Marcus slipped the ring onto her finger. Then he stood up, pulling her gently into his arms.

"Kiss her, kiss her, kiss her!" Olivia cheered from the side, doing her best to lighten the mood.

The Walkers weren't the type to shout things like that. As for Laura and Wesley, Laura was already crying too hard, and Wesley was busy wiping her tears. So the task of hyping up the event naturally fell to Olivia.

Marcus tightened his embrace. His voice was low and slightly hoarse. "Nat, may I kiss you?"

He had poured so much effort into this moment. He'd mobilized so many people, spent who knows how much. But none of that mattered to him. All he wanted was to give her the most unforgettable proposal.

He knew she had come to the office to see him out of concern. He knew everything.

"Kiss me," she said softly, closing her eyes. Marcus brushed his lips gently against hers, no more than a featherlight touch, before pulling back.

He took her hand again. "Look up, Nat."

She looked up. The night sky above them was filled with a sea of glowing lights. Hundreds of radiant balloons floated into the sky, each carrying a quiet wish or blessing. They rose steadily, their warm light shimmering against the deep blue sky.

Tears welled in Natalie's eyes.

"Marcus... all of this... was it very exhausting?"

shook his head. "It wasn't. I'd

wrapped her arms around him. Her chest ached. Her nose tingled. She had held it in for as long as she could, but

life. It was just a proposal, and already she had been overwhelmed so many times with surprise

asked her to let Marcus do this in his way. And

had once thought Marcus was indifferent and emotionally distant, especially after what happened with Emma. They never imagined he could love someone

with his whole heart. He had waited until the very last minute to let them in, just so Natalie wouldn't

They hadn't been there to witness her childhood. But with her return, every

pressed her forehead against his chest. Her voice

just telling me earlier that you had meetings. That you needed to stay at

and Olivia had arrived at the mountain summit, and there he was, holding roses and a ring, waiting for

gently. His tone was warm and unhurried, laced with laughter

are you planning to propose

marry you. Marcus Holden will grow old with Natalie Walker, and with no one

steady, and full

long moment,

around her waist and

Charlotte nudged William. "Honey,

"Alright."

rest of the family. Lincoln stepped forward first, followed by the others. Quietly, they all left

pulling her away too. Wesley

pulled it out and glanced at the

had already hit the trending topics

moment of the night to the very last, everything had been captured on camera. The footage had already been

the kind of story every young woman dreamed of. The kind of

world had learned about this magnificent and unforgettable proposal. Everyone knew how

she was, standing at the foot of the mountain with her head tilted

sky exploded with vibrant sparks.

groan and buried her head in Marcus' chest again. Marcus chuckled softly and

Holden Residence's garden villa, Sheldon sat in front of a screen, showing Cassie

real time. You've been living in this basement for a while. You must be getting used

her.