The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 638 A Small Act That Shawn Remembered for Years

Natalie exhaled softly and explained the whole situation to Marcus. Once she was done, Marcus glanced at Shawn in disbelief. "It's just a small thing, but you

remembered it for so many years?"

"It's not a small thing," Shawn emphasized. "Mr. Holden, this isn't a small thing to me. At that time, my life felt utterly hopeless.

"I even thought I should let them beat me to death and be done with it. But then, Ms. Walker appeared out of nowhere and saved me."

Lincoln furrowed his brow and scolded him. "Shawn, I think you're out of your mind. If you liked her back then, why didn't you go after her? Now that Natalie is married, you're pulling this stunt? If you're not insane, then what is? Do you think you look romantic right now? To me, you're pathetic."

Lincoln was truly furious. Shawn had met Natalie so long ago, so why didn't he take the chance? If he had failed to seize the moment back then, what was he doing now that Natalie's married?

If this wasn't considered sabotage, what is?"

Shawn's face was filled with bitterness. Of course, he had thought about it back then, but given his family situation and circumstances at that time, he simply didn't dare.

He hadn't even been sure if he and his mother would survive, so how could he have had the courage to pursue Natalie, let alone become friends with her?

He had nothing in his youth, not even his dignity. Even when a seed of admiration had sprouted, he hadn't dared to take a step forward.

Now, hearing Lincoln's scolding, Shawn just lowered his head and remained silent. He felt so embarrassed that he didn't even dare lift his head to meet Natalie's gaze. Yet, he had fully engraved the image of her face in his mind.

This image stayed engraved for years.

Later on, after leaving Balford and returning to Dithoria, he never got the chance to seek out the girl who had saved him.

He had spent some time investigating, only to learn that the girl who saved him was the daughter of the Langley family in Amberton.

At that time, Shawn had nothing. Upon discovering that Natalie was from a prestigious family, he had even less courage to approach her.

glass before him and downed the entire

sure were." Lincoln didn't hold back. "Your mistake was not fighting for her when you had the chance. Now that it's too late, you should never

I was wrong. I'm

reddened, and he didn't

didn't even remember him or see

next step. He had dragged it out, and by the time he had a chance to meet her again, he still couldn't bring himself to say

her side. Furthermore, she was no longer the daughter of the Langley family, but the

she

disparity in their background and status

all this, it was because one night, during a celebratory party, he had gotten

she had liked for years, so she understood him deeply. She had encouraged Shawn many times,

But he hadn't dared.

he realized how utterly despicable he seemed. "It's ridiculous, isn't

"Ms. Walker, I wish you happiness. What happened today was my fault. I begged Celested to bring me

much I've admired and appreciated you all these years. But now that things have

up to express his apology to

to Marcus, he said, "Mr. Holden, it's not my intention to sabotage your relationship. I swear. I just thought if I didn't

locking onto Shawn. He smirked and added, "Mr. Haines, why don't you

Shawn was stunned. It took him a while to process his thoughts before replying, "Mr. Holden, are you really

Marcus leaned back against the couch. "My wife saved your life, and she's incredibly charismatic. That's why you can't forget her even after all these years. I can't blame you for that. After all,

Natalie was dumbfounded.

so kind and beautiful. It's not surprising that Mr. Haines fell for you just because you once

Lincoln snapped. "Stop flaunting your love here-do it at

word about what happened tonight. I already have the candidates for the groomsmen. You stay out of

let go just this once. If you ever overstep your boundaries

at Marcus, "I'll handle