The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 84

"Emma, this isn't right." Timothy frowned. There was something unsettling about Emma's feelings for Marcus… He thought Emma was being obsessive toward Marcus.

"Timothy, do you really think Mr. Holden Senior would approve of Marcus being with some unknown man? Or do you think he would prefer me, the eldest daughter of the Walker family, as his fiancée?"

Emma smiled confidently as she continued, "Just wait and see. I'll be Marcus' wife, no matter what."

She was determined. If her rival were a woman, things might be trickier, but a man? That didn't faze her at all.

A glimmer of tears appeared in Emma's eyes as she quickly wiped them away. With a smile, she said happily, "Timothy, I'm planning to talk to Mom and Dad. I'll suggest they discuss with Mr. Holden Senior about combining my birthday party and engagement banquet into one event. What do you think?"

Timothy fell silent. The family group chat had already revealed that Emma wasn't their biological sister.

Their real sister was Natalie Walker, who had been abused for 20 years by the Langley family.

If not for Grace's protection, Natalie might not have survived.

That despicable couple, Victor and Diana, had treated her as nothing more than a living blood bank for nearly two decades. The Walker family would never let them get away with it.

"Timothy?" Emma called out anxiously, noticing his unusual silence. His expression had turned distant, making her uneasy.

"What's wrong, Timothy?"

"Nothing." Timothy snapped back to reality, masking his thoughts. Their real sister hadn't been reunited with them yet, so they had agreed not to reveal the truth to Emma just yet.

20 years was a long time. Even with a pet, bonds would form, let alone with a living, breathing person who had been showered with their family's unwavering love and care.

The feelings they had invested weren't something that could be taken back so easily.

Yet, Emma's position in the Walker family was a result of this mistaken identity.

She had only received their affection because they believed she was their biological sister.

Once Natalie was back, things would change.

While they could continue to provide for Emma, she could no longer hold the place that rightfully belonged to Natalie.

"Emma, Marcus doesn't have feelings for you. Maybe it's time for you to consider moving on," Timothy said.

He knew he couldn't tell her the truth, that she wasn't truly a Walker, and that Marcus' supposed fiancée was meant to be Natalie, not her.

It was fortunate that Marcus didn't like her, he thought. Otherwise, this entire situation would have been even messier.

Emma's cheerful demeanor faltered, her smile dimming as a flicker of uncertainty crossed her face. Timothy had always supported her pursuit of Marcus, but now he was urging her to give up.

Could it be that Timothy already knew she wasn't the Walker family's real daughter?

"Timothy, didn't you all support me loving Marcus before?" Emma asked as she bit her lips, looking up at him with teary eyes.

"If chasing Marcus makes you unhappy or causes you pain, then I would rather see you find joy and fulfillment elsewhere. Emma, your life shouldn't revolve around one man."

Timothy gently ruffled Emma's hair, just like he always did. No matter what, even if she wasn't his biological sister, she was still the little girl he had watched grow up.

"I understand, thanks, Timothy." Emma didn't argue further. Instead, she returned to her usual sweet and obedient demeanor. "I'll go check on Dad."

"By the way, where's Mom?"

"She's out and hasn't come back yet."

"Where did she go? I tried calling and messaging her earlier, but she didn't respond. I'm really worried about her!"

Emma's expression showed concern, though deep down, she knew exactly where Charlotte had gone.

She'd gone to find her real daughter, Natalie.

Emma couldn't shake the feeling that her place in the family would soon be at risk.

She had to act fast.

Fortunately, her recent trip to Balford to deliver medicine and spend time with Charles had gone exceptionally well. In just a few days, she had managed to win Charles' favor.