The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 171 Getting Them Back from the Walker Family Tyler immediately called for the Miller family's driver to pick him and Grace up. Grace knew the address of the Walker family and gave it directly to the driver. She closed her eyes and took a moment to relax in the back seat.

The slap stung Tyler's cheek, but he didn't dare show any pain. He gazed out the car window, lost in thoughts of the past.

After Selena returned home, John and Mariah urged him to show more love and affection toward her. He also reminded him that Natalie was not a true daughter of the Langley family and that the Miller family would never accept an illegitimate child as their daughter-in-law.

Tyler couldn't deny the impact their words had on him, but he was hesitant to admit it. Did he truly love Selena? He wasn't sure.

The car continued smoothly until they reached the first gate of the Walker Manor, and they were unable to proceed any further from this point.

The driver brought the car to a halt and turned to face them. "Mr. Miller, Mrs. Langley Senior, we must stop here. The area ahead is private property." "Got it." Grace opened her eyes, took out her phone, and dialed Charlotte's number. It took a while for the call to be answered after it started ringing.

"Hello, may I ask who's speaking?" Charlotte's elegant and proper voice cthrough.

Grace smiled as she said, "Charlotte, it's me, Nattie's grandmother. We're at the gate of your house right now. The car has been stopped, and we can't get in!" Charlotte's voice was filled with regret as she spoke over the phone. "I'm terribly sorry, Mrs. Langley Senior. Our whole family is out and won't be back for a while. Nat cto stay with us today, so we decided to take her out for a nice meal.

"After dinner, our family planned to watch a movie, then go to the hot springs, and finally do sskiing on the snow-capped mountains. We also wanted to see the beautiful ice sculptures before having another meal. "And, of course, we'll make a stop at the hot springs again before heading home. With all these activities planned, it looks like it will be at least ten days to half a month before we can return home." Charlotte's face flushed with embarrassment. "Mrs. Langley Senior, would you be able to cto our hagain in two weeks?" "Charlotte, I have recovered from my condition. I was wondering if my daughter-in-law, Diana, and my granddaughter, Selena, are currently at the Walker Manor. I have cto retrieve them and bring them back home." Grace didn't mince her words and confronted Charlotte about her evasive behavior.

"During my last visit to the hospital, I saw my son. He mentioned that Diana and Selena were taken in by the Walker family.

"I appreciate you inviting them into your home. But since you're taking Nattie on a trip, I can just pick them up myself and not bother you any further.

"I want to thank you again for taking care ofduring our journey to Dithoria State. It means a lot." Charlotte flashed a smile as she exclaimed, "You must be joking, Mrs. Langley Senior! We haven't even had the pleasure of meeting your daughter-in-law and granddaughter yet. How could they possibly be at our place?" She added, "But if you don't believe me, I can have Gorge take them on a tour of the house. I apologize for not being able to properly entertain you since none of us are hright now," Charlotte continued. "Please forgive Gorge if he doesn't attend to you as well as we would like." Grace's gaze shifted toward the distant Walker Manor, her expression turning somber. "If that's the case, we'll just skip going inside.

"I believe you, Charlotte. If you say they're not here, then I trust you. In that case, I'll start making my way back. Charlotte, could you please ask Nattie to call me? There's something important I need to tell her." As Charlotte spoke, her tone remained calm and collected. "Mrs. Langley Senior, I kindly request that you refrain from calling my daughter 'Nattie.' That nicknis not preferred by her or our family. We would appreciate it if you addressed her as 'Ms. Natalie' or simply used her given name." She continued, "Over the years, we are grateful for the care and kindness that the Langley family has shown toward her. Our entire family remembers your generosity, Mrs. Langley Senior.

"Should you require any assistance in the future, Mrs. Langley Senior, please do not hesitate to reach out. The Walker family is more than willing to help in any way possible." Grace was at a loss for words. Charlotte's interference prevented her from getting in touch with Natalie. And to make matters worse, Natalie was avoiding her calls and messages altogether.

It felt like her previously obedient pet had suddenly turned wild and unruly. This loss of control only added to Grace's growing agitation.

"Is there anything else, Mrs. Langley Senior? If not, I should probably hang up now. My family is eagerly waiting forto join them for dinner," Charlotte's cheerful voice sounded once again.

Taking a deep breath and mustering a faint smile, Grace replied, "No, that's all. Thank you for your time." She hung up the phone and her face immediately fell into a somber expression. Tyler sat quietly beside her, afraid to make a sound.

After a long while, Grace said in a heavy tone, "Go back to the hotel first." "Yes, Mrs. Langley Senior," the driver replied respectfully and quickly turned the car around to leave.

At the stime, on the fifth floor of the Walker family's villa, Charlotte and Natalie stood side by side, each with a warm cup of coffee in hand. They stared out the window toward the gate in the distance.

The first tNatalie visited the Walker family was to see Grace, but Charlotte was held up by Emma, who wanted to vent about something. This caused Charlotte to be late in picking up her daughter, leading to an unpleasant first encounter between the two of them.

Little did Charlotte know that the second taround, her daughter would stand quietly on the fifth floor as she rejected Grace once again.

Charlotte spoke calmly, "Nat, if you're not ready to see her, don't. You don't have to force yourself into a situation that may cause psychological strain. Sometimes, it takes tfor things to becclear." Natalie spoke calmly, "Please send Selena and Diana back to their family. I will handle the issues with the Langley family myself." Charlotte took a moment to consider before nodding in agreement. "I'll do as you say." After making a brief phone call and giving sinstructions, Charlotte ended the conversation. "Okay, once Mrs. Langley Senior arrives, someone will hand Selena and Diana over to her." "Thank you." Natalie quickly finished her coffee. "I'm starving. Shall we go grab sdinner?" "Okay." "Nat, can you call'Mom'?" Charlotte reached out and took Natalie's arm.

She was happy when her daughter called her "mother", but she felt that it was too formal, lacking the intimacy that should exist between a mother and daughter.

Natalie didn't know how to respond, so she remained silent.

"It's okay, it's okay." Charlotte couldn't bear to put her daughter in an m awkward position, "Xoucan callthat when you feel like it, Nat. I know I'm being too hasty. I should give you enough time." "Thank you." Natalie secretly let out a sigh of relief.

It wasn't that she didn't want to get close to Charlotte, but since she was a child, she hadn't received normal motherly love from Diana, nor had she experienced a normal way of getting along. "I'm sorry. I need stime."

Natalie felt a bit sorry and guilty. She could feel Charlotte's gentle love, but when she thought about the affectionate way Emma and Charlotte got along, she subconsciously wanted to pull back.