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.

downed the entire drink. "Yes, I

mistake was not fighting for her when you had the chance. Now that it's too late, you should never

I was wrong.

and he didn't

Natalie didn't even remember him or see

he hadn't dared to take the next step. He had dragged it out, and by the time he had a chance to meet her again, he still

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

more importantly, she was his

overwhelming disparity in their background and status made Shawn feel

was because one night, during a celebratory party, he

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

But he hadn't dared.

chance, but he realized how utterly despicable he seemed.

happiness. What happened today was

last chance to tell you how last much I've admired and appreciated you all these years. But now that things have turned into such a mess, I'm sorry. I

express his

sabotage your relationship. I swear.

onto Shawn. He smirked and

his thoughts before replying,

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

Natalie was dumbfounded.

hand. "Sweetheart, you're so kind and beautiful. It's not surprising that Mr. Haines fell for you just because you once saved him.

Lincoln snapped.

speak a word about what happened tonight. I already have the candidates for the groomsmen.

up. "Shawn, I'll let go just this once. If you ever overstep your boundaries again, don't blame

handle this. Do