The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 85

 

Closer We Recomie 

Timothy led her toward the estate’s back garden. “How about horseback riding? There’s a stable just ahead 

“That won’t be necessary,” Natalie replied cuntly. 

She wasn’t the type to get close to people. The only reason she agreed to Timothy’s suggestion was the faint possibility that he might be her brother. 

me and the 

Having grown up without parental love or siblings, Natalie couldn’t help but feel a pang of longing when she saw Emma with her family. The warmth in their interactions unhidden affection her brothers had for Emina stirred a quiet ache in her heart. 

They walked in silence for a while before Timothy finally broke it. “May I ask how you and Marcus mat?” 

“If you’re curious, Timothy, why not ask me directly?” 

The voice, deep and authoritative, came from behind. Marcus emerged, his silhouette illuminated by the sunlight as he strode toward Natalle 

Emma hurried after him, clutching the hem of her dress. “Marcus, wait for me!” 

But Marcus ignored her, extending a hand toward Natalie. “We’re leaving.” 

Natalie slapped his hand away without hesitation, nodding briefly at the Walker siblings before briskly putting distance between herself and Marcus 

Marcus sighed, letting his hand fall to his side. “He’s in a mood. I’ll go cheer him up” 

Without another word, Marcus walked away, chasing after Natalie’s retreating figure 

Emma stood frozen, her mind spinning. After a long pause, she turned to Timothy “Timothy, is Marcus…? 

“Exactly what you’re thinking.” Timothy replied with a sigh, teaching out to ruffle her hair. “Enma, have you considered choosing someone who truly loves you? 

“No, I won’t.” Emma bit her lip, her eyes welling with tears 

She had loved Marcus for so many years. She was his fiancée Even if he liked men, she wasn’t willing to give up 

“But Marcus has already asked Dad to annul the engagement,” Timothy said heavily. The message he had received earlier from their father confirmed it. Marcus‘ private conversation had been about breaking off the engagement 

is won’t accept a man. 

“Marcus doesn’t get to decide that,” Emma said firmly. She blinked back her tears and forced a smile. “Timothy, the Holdenst 

“I’m confident” 

“But didn’t you see how Marcus and that boy interacted earlier?” 

“They didn’t do anything inappropriate,” Emma replied. 

“And that’s exactly why it’s even more ambiguous,“Timothy said. 

She took a step closer to Timothy, her gaze locking with his. Timothy, have you ever truly loved someone? Loved them so much it seeped into your bones? So much that every little thing they did was etched into your memory, staying with you no matter how hard you tried to forget?” 

Her eyes glistened with tears, yet she smiled faintly, as if trying to hold on to her composure 

“Even if you knew they didn’t love you, you couldn’t help but love them. Even knowing it was like a moth flying into a flame, you couldn’t stop yourself.“

“Enuma, this isn’t right.” Timothy frowned. There was something onschtling about Emma’s feelings for Margin. 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? do you think he would prefer me, the eldest daughter of the Waker family, as his fiancée” 

Erma smiled condently as she 

or continued, “Just wall and see. I’ll be Marcus‘ wife, no matter what.” 

She was determined. 11 her sical verte a weman, things might be trickier, bir aman?That didn’t fare her at all. 

A glimmer et 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 suggesti disc with Mr. Holden Senior about combining my birthday party and engagement banquet into one event. What do you think?* 

Timoth fell silent. The land gimp chat had already revealed that Emina want their biological sister. 

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

I not for Grace’s protection, Natalie might not have survived. 

That despicable couple, Victor and Diana, had treated her nothing more than living blood bank for nearly derades. The Walker family would never let them get away with it. “Timothy Emesacalled out ansiously, noticing his unusual silence. His expression had tumed illatant, making her may 

“What’s wrong, Timothy 

“Nothing.” Tamothy prapped back to reality, making his thoughts. Their real sister hadn’t been united with them yet, so they had agreed not to real the truth to timma just 

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 uenering love and care. 

The feelings they had invested worm’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 Natale was back, things worldchange 

While they could continue to provide for Em, 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 sald 

He knew he couldn’t tell her the truth, that she wasn’t truly a Walker, and that Marcus supposed fiance was meant to be Natale, mother. 

sole that Mascus didn’t like her he thought otherwise, this entire situation would have been even messins. 

Emma’s cheerful demeanor faltered, her smile dimming as a flickerotuncertainty crossed her face. Today had always supported her pursuit of Marcus, but now he was urging 

Could it be that Timothy already! 

eshewasn’t the Walker fly’s real daughter? 

“Timothy, didn’t you all support me loving Marcus before Emma asked as she bither lips, looking up at him with teary eyes. 

“If chasing Marcus makes you unhappy or causes you pain, then would rather see you find joy and finiment elsewhere. Emma, your life shouldn’t revole around one man.” Timothy gently ruffled Emma’s hair, just ke he always did. No matter what, even if she wasn’t his biological sister, she was still there girl he had watched grow up **Tunderstand, thanks, Timothy Emma didn’t argue further instead, she returned to her us sweet and obedient demeanor. “I’ll go check on Dal “By the way, wher’s Mom? 

“She’s out and hasn’t come back yet.” 

“Where did she go? Jedcaling and messaging her earlier, but she didn’t respoed I’m really worried about ber 

Emma’s expression showed concem, though deep down, she knew exactly where Charlottehad gone. 

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

toon be at risk. 

Emma couldn’t shake the feeling that her place in the family would soon 

She had to act fast 

Fortunately, her recent trip to Balled to deliver medicine and spend time with Charles had gone exceptionally well is just a few days, she had managed to win Charles” lavor Charles had even promised that once his health improved, he would personally arrange her engagement to Marcus. 

“Don’t worry about Mom She’s just outing errands. She back soon of right, Enmal behaving a match the day after tomorrow, do you want to watch it can save 

“Sure!” Emma replied with a bearing smile, “I want a VIP ticket!” 

“Of course, it’s not a problemini 

Timothy patted in the head again and said, “Alright, go get some rest.” 

“Alright, thanks, Timothy.” 

Erema left. Timothy, as a professional esports player, always reserved the best VIP tickets for her at his matches 

As the youngest bling, Emmanever missed the chance to cheer him on. 

The Walker family had five sons and one daughter. That alone was enough to give anyone aglimpse into the kind of life Emma must have led 

Timothy went back into the house. Emma stood outside for a moment longer before allowing him into the estate. 

She grabbed her car keys and purse and then headed to the storage room 

growingup 

Inside, she carefully selected a rare, premium–grade truffle the family had acquired at an exorbitant auction price, as well as a bone vintage Romane–Con 

Cuerder 

Esma packed the muttle and wine into an elegant, handcrafted mahogany gift box before heading out. 

Emma’s red sports car had post rolled out of ker residences when William sent a message in the family groupchat. 

Willam: “Emma past left with a gift. Honey, when will you be home? 

Charlotte “Soon, probably around 8:00 pm. Have you finished setting up 

in the new room for our daughter like I asked?” 

witam: “I haven’t had time to make it perfect vel. It was all so last–minute. 

Charlotte: “Everyone, have you all prepared your gifts for your sister ?When 1 hring Mrs. Langley Senior hack home, your sister will definitely come to see us. You guys had better behave it the tools let down bens and refuses to sta, none of you will be spared.” 

William was the first to respond; “Understood! You can count on me, so don’t worry, honey ” 

Lincoln was still on sel filming, so he didn’t reply to the messages. 

Meanwhile, Hector, Timothy, and Mason replied at the same time: “Understood. We’ll make sure not to disappoint her or make her upset.” 

Charlotte was pleased with the responses. As she scrolled through the messages, she suddenly remembered her eldest son, Sky, had been kicked out of the group chat and hadn’t been added back yet 

She then screenshotted the conversation and sent it to him directly. 

Charlotte typed, “Ungrateful son, take a good look at this. 

sky read the message. He had a lot to say but knew better than to argue. 

sky responded, “Mom, please add me back to the groupchat.” 

“Charlotte added sky to the group chat.” 

“Charlotte added NZ to the groupchat.” 

“Nz has left the groupchat 

Everyone in the Walker family group chat was dumbfounded. 

Charlotte typed, “NZ is your sister, Natalie Walker.” 

Natalie had joined bur left within a second perhaps she hadn’t noticed list 

Mason: “Natalie just left..” 

Charlotte: “It’s fine Nat justi 

it needs some time to adjust That’s completely understandable. We need to be patient and confident 

Although Charlotte said this to comfort the group, a part of her couldn’t help but feel a little hart.

Meanwhile, renovations at the Walker Manor were still in full swing 

william had instructed the renovation company in completely remodel the ith floor. The floor originally had several separate rooms, but William had the designer combined of them into one large space 

Hall of it was transformed walk–in closet and jewelry room. 

Once the remodeling was finished, the space underwent air purification to remove any chemical odors. 

Only after that would they begin stocking the room with Natalie’s clothes, shoes, handbags, and jewelry, 

The room was spacious and beautifully designed, with a soft blend of pastel blue and pink tones. It was both cozy and elegant, a reflection of a top–tier designer’s touch. 

When Emma had last visited, she had only been on the second floor Coupled with the estate’s exceptional soundproofing, she had no idea the family was preparing for Matale’s 

William had already contacted all the methoxy brand boutiques, arranging for them in deliver the latest collections stelothing, shoes, and bags for each season Jewelry and accessories were also part of the plan. 

As for the Walker brothers, each of them had carefully prepared gifts in welcome Natalie home, 

William and Timothy were in the team, watching as Emma di away from the estate. Afterward, they left the tea room and took the leator up to the filth floor. “Dad, seriously, how are we supposed to explain this to Emma? Truly asked, recounting his earlier conversation with her in full. 

“Emma is determined to win Marcus‘ heart, but it’s clear that Marcus doesn’t like her. He didn’t ke her before, a intimate with other men in front of jest to force into barak of the engagement ” 

“It’s obvious that Marcus is putting on an act 

stil doesn’t now. He’s even gone as far a 

“I know Marcus has already spoken to me about it, and he’s latent on canceling the engagement with Emma. I discussed it with Charlotte, and her stancels that the engagement was originally for Natale. It was never meant for Emma,” 

Willam monitored the workers as he continued, “Eruma has been benefiting from that wasn’t hers to begin with, it’s one thing if we didn’t know back then, but now that the truth is out, we can’t allow this mistake to contine 

“It Marcus and Emma were childhood friends with deep feelings for each other, then when Natured, we would explain the situation to her and find someone even better for he. 

“However, Marcus doesn’t like Emma Charlotte told me that Mrs. Langley Senior believes Marcus should marry Not install the said Nat has feelings for Marcus 

“Wait, what? Timely was confused. “Has Natalie met Marcus before?! 

yes. According to Mrs. Langley Senior, they crossed paths back when Natale was in Amberton 

To be precise, Natalie had learned about Marcus‘ existence during her time in Amberton. 

ace had encouraged her to find a way to chama ham, hoping she’d eventually marry him and become the future Mrs. Holden of the prestigious Holden family 

Of course, Grace had conveniently left out these details when speaking to Charlotte. 

“Well, if Natale genuinely likes Marcus, we can’t let him break off the engagement.” 

“Exactly” 

Satisfied after a final inspection of the renovations, William instructed the team to maintain their high standards before heading downstairs with Timothy 

The two had barely reached the ground floor when Willam received a call from the Holden family