The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 539

As soon as Natalie finished speaking, Marcus remained silent for a long time. He stared at the trees before him, feeling as if his heart was being gripped tightly, making it hard to breathe.

The sky was bright, but he felt as if the world in front of him was plunged into darkness.

Natalie didn't say another word. Marcus was smart, so there was no need to elaborate further.

Marcus understood Charles's condition, but he refused to accept it. That was why he was asking her.

But she would never lie to him about something that important. Even if it had good intentions, she didn't want to lie to him.

Time ticked by, minute by minute. The daylight faded into dusk, and then night fell. The lights around Holden Residence gradually lit up, illuminating the darkness.

Yet, in Marcus' eyes, the world remained pitch black.

Natalie stepped forward, gently squeezing his fingers. "Marcus, are you okay?"

"I'm fine," he murmured. "Sorry for worrying you."

Then, Marcus' gaze locked onto hers. "Nat, let's get engaged."

At that moment, he seemed to finally regain his focus. Then, he repeated his words slowly and clearly, "Let's get engaged, Natalie Walker."

"Hm?" Natalie reached out to touch his forehead. "Do you have a fever?"

Marcus let out a bitter chuckle. "No, I'm serious."

As he spoke, he suddenly dropped to one knee, pulling a small ring box from his pocket. He had carried this ring box with him ever since they made their relationship official, waiting for the right moment.

But the right moment never came.

Now, knowing that Charles had lost the will to leave, Marcus realized he couldn't hold onto him any longer. He wished that before Charles left them, he could witness his engagement.

"Nat, will you marry me?" Marcus' eyes were red-rimmed, his voice hoarse. "I know that this is sudden, and I didn't prepare anything special. But Nat, will you marry me?"

Natalie didn't hesitate. She extended her right hand and said, "Put it on. Hurry."

This time, Marcus was stunned. He stared at her in disbelief, momentarily forgetting what to do next.

Natalie frowned. "Didn't you just propose? I said yes. So put the ring on me!"

"Oh, right."

Marcus quickly slid the ring onto her finger before pulling her into his arms, holding her tightly.

Natalie wrapped her arms around his waist and said, "Marcus, I know how sad you are. Let's get engaged first and fulfill Grandpa Charles' wish."

"Nat, thank you. Thank you so much." Marcus choked out.

Natalie understood him completely, so she didn't need him to explain a thing.

"Grandpa Charles needs some time to calm down, so let's not disturb him for now. I've already sent a message to my parents, asking them to come talk to him. But whether it helps or not, I don't know."