The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36

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Charlotte had already risen and walked quickly to Natalie’s side, slipping an arm around her shoulders and guiding her to the center of the living room to face Jonathan’s family.

We found Natalie a few days ago.” Charlotte’s voice was filled with joy.

Though Jonathan had already braced himself, hearing Charlotte’s confirmation still made his eyes well up. You really found her. That’s wonderful, Charlotte.”

He was genuinely happy for Charlotte. He knew that for all these years, she had carried a weight in her heart, never truly able to put it down. Now that her daughter had come home safe and sound, it was the best news imaginable.

Evelyn and her kids also looked a little surprised. She exclaimed, “Oh my. That’s such great news. Thank God.”

Charlotte introduced Jonathan’s family to Natalie. “This is your uncle Jonathan, your aunt Evelyn, and these are your cousins.”

Natalie nodded. “Nice to meet you, Uncle Jonathan, Aunt Evelyn.”

Jonathan smiled, “We came in a hurry today. We didn’t expect such big news, so we didn’t bring you a welcome gift.”

“That’s all right, Uncle Jonathan,” Natalie said.

Lucas smiled at her as well, “Natalie, honored to meet you. I’m Lucas

Natalie gave a slight nod. “The pleasure is mine. I’m Natalie.”

Then she looked at Nora, who was standing to the side. Nora was expressionless, a bit dazed. She wasn’t saying anything or making any moves.

When their eyes met, Natalie didn’t mind. She spoke first. “Nice to meet you.”

Under Natalie’s gaze, Nora couldn’t help but smile, “Hi. I’m Nora.”

Evelyn laughed, trying to smooth things over, “Don’t mind her, Natalie. Both my kids are quiet, especially Nora. I wish she could be as confident as you.”

At that, Nora lowered her gaze and said nothing more.

“Don’t say that about Nora. All right. Let’s not stand around. Lunch should be about ready,” Charlotte said, licking her lips. “William caught some fish with the kids. We’ll have the kitchen staff prepare them.”

They went to the dining room, and Natalie went upstairs to change her clothes.

Ryan spoke, “Mom, you have no idea how good Natalie is at fishing. Dad and I could barely catch anything. but the fish were practically fighting each other to jump on Natalie’s line.”

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William chimed in. “That’s right. He’s not exaggerating.”

Charlotte couldn’t hold back her smile. “Of course. Natalie is the best.”

Just then, Andrew and Ethan came home.

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“We get to feast on fish today, all thanks to Natalie. If Dad had been the one fishing all day, we’d be lucky to end up with two or three,” Andrew commented.

Ryan chuckled, “Andrew, you didn’t have to say it out loud like that.”

Everyone laughed and talked over one another. Natalie came downstairs and saw the dining room filled with laughter and chatter, the warmth of a happy family.

Nora sat quietly next to Lucas, watching everyone with a detached look, as if the cheerful mood hadn’t reached her. When she saw Natalie approaching, something unreadable flickered in her eyes.

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