Chapter 93 Reunion
Before leaving, Marcus turned back to glance at Natalie. Due to their earlier scuffle, her wig was askew, though she clearly hadn’t noticed.
Her collar had also loosened slightly, revealing a delicate, fair collarbone. There was a small black mole on it, which added an unexpected touch of allure.
Marcus‘ Adam’s apple involuntarily bobbed as he swallowed. He silently chastised himself–when had he become so much of a pervert?
His rationality screamed at him to stop thinking, but the images in his head refused to dissipate. Hurriedly averting his gaze, he steadied his slightly unsteady steps and left the
room.
Natalie frowned, thinking he was acting strangely. It was as though he had some sort of mental problem.
After he left, she grabbed her phone and started playing a matching game. She was midway through it when a video call suddenly popped up.
Seeing it was from Grace, her lips curved into a smile. She quickly tugged off her wig, freeing her long hair, then removed her makeup as fast as she could. After straightening her clothes, she swiped to accept the call.
“Hello, Grandma.”
“Nattie, look at this! The Walker residence is enormous!” Grace held up the phone, spinning it around to show her the surroundings. “Look, there’s such a huge garden! And a swimming pool!”
Natalie had already been to the Walker residence, so she was well aware of how large and luxurious it was. Although the Langley family was the wealthiest in Amberton, they were nothing compared to the Walker family in Dithoria State.
Like a delighted child, Grace ran around the massive estate, while Charlotte stood close by, carefully attending to her.
“Slow down, Grace, be careful not to fall,” Charlotte said gently from behind.
“Nattie, look! What a beautiful big house,” Grace said excitedly. “Your mom told me they’ve remodeled a lovely, spacious bedroom just for you. They’ll show it to me later.”
She was overjoyed. “Nattie, you have a new home now.”
Charlotte had video–called William multiple times, making sure Grace could see how much the Walker family valued and cared about Natalie, their biological daughter.
After arriving at the Walker residence, Charlotte personally attended to Grace, sharing plans about how she would make up for the 20 years of lost maternal love and take care of Natalie wholeheartedly once she moved back in.
Grace, who had been well cared for by Charlotte throughout the journey, was already quite fond of beautiful people, and Charlotte’s graceful and gentle demeanor won her over completely. Each affectionate call from Charlotte filled her heart with joy.
Charlotte even suggested that if she didn’t mind, she’d like to formally acknowledge her as a godmother after she and Natalie officially reunited.
Over the years, if it weren’t for Grace’s protection, Natalie might not have survived the cruelty of Victor and Diana, who had treated her so heartlessly.
When it came to the fact that Grace hadn’t been able to stop Victor and Diana from using Natalie as a living blood donor, Charlotte and William had discussed the situation thoroughly. They both agreed that the blame shouldn’t fall on her.
Given her age and the authority of Victor and Diana as parents, there was little she could do. If she had made too much of a fuss, the family’s already fragile harmony would have shattered, and Natalie’s life might have become even more unbearable–or even unsafe.
Charlotte couldn’t help but feel deep gratitude toward Grace for protecting and loving Natalie in her absence. The thought of how Grace had stepped in to shield and care for Natalie over the years filled her with warmth.
She had already discussed with William that they would immediately arrange for the best doctors in Dithoria to examine her after bringing Grace back.
But Grace declined, insisting that she was in good health. She claimed that if she were unwell, Natalie would have already sent her to a hospital instead of arranging for her to stay at Cedar Hill Nursing Home.
Charlotte didn’t argue, deciding to revisit the matter after reuniting with Natalie.
On the other side of the video call, Natalie watched as Grace beamed like a happy child. Her eyes stung with emotion.
Grace seemed to adapt well under Charlotte’s care. Her patience and gentleness toward Grace weren’t something that could be faked.
“Nattie, look at this! Your new parents and brothers have all prepared gifts for you!”
Grace ran to a door and pushed it open. Charlotte explained that this room was specially prepared to welcome Natalie home.
Inside was a room nearly 2,000 square feet in size, filled with presents. They had prepared gifts for every age, from when she was one year old to 20.
“Nattie, your new mom is so beautiful, and she speaks so softly and kindly. Please accept her, Nattie. After all, she is your biological mother.
“She’s so much better than that shrew, Diana. Nattie, accept your mom, and let her help you deal with that horrible woman.”
Watching Grace’s joyful expression as she moved through the room filled with gifts, Natalie’s eyes grew slightly misty. She seemed so genuinely happy.
“Alright,” Natalie said with a smile. “I’ll reunite with my biological mother.”
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“Really?” Grace turned to Charlotte with excitement. “Charlotte, Nattie says she’s willing to accept you! Charlotte, come here quickly. Nattie says she’ll reunite with you!”
Charlotte’s
‘s eyes reddened instantly. She had been carefully following behind Grace, afraid she might stumble. Naturally, she heard Natalie’s words clearly.
“Nattie, thank you,” Charlotte said, her voice trembling as she couldn’t hold back her tears.
Seeing Charlotte tearing up over her agreement, Natalie was momentarily at a loss for words.
She had only agreed to ease Grace’s worries–that she wouldn’t have a place to belong after leaving the Langley residence. She also didn’t want Grace to continue clashing with Victor and Diana on her behalf at her advanced age.
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