The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 172 Invitations from the Miller Family and the Langley Family Natalie and Charlotte remained on the fifth floor for a while, watching as Grace's car disappeared from view. Natalie then returned to the room that William and Charlotte had prepared for her. The entire floor belonged to her, a luxurious space with every detail carefully crafted to exude warmth and elegance.

It was a far cry from the lackluster accommodations provided by the Langley family during her previous stay. To top it off, Charlotte had even considered Natalie's relationship with Grace and reserved a designated area for her.

But now, as Natalie stood in the opulent room, she couldn't help but feel that this space would no longer hold any significance for her.

Suddenly, her phone rang. Natalie picked it up and saw that it was Marcus calling. She swiped her finger across the screen to answer the call.

"Hello, Mr. Holden. How are you?" "Ms. Walker, I've cto pick you up and take you back to the Holden Residence. I'm at the main gate." "Hmm?" Natalie was taken aback. She made her way to the window and gazed out toward the main gate, where a black Rolls-Royce Ghost had suddenly appeared.

Marcus stepped out of the car as the door swung open. He held his phone in one hand and brushed off the security guard who approached him. He stood at the gate, not moving even when it was opened for him.

"Ms. Walker, you said only one of you or Mrs. Langley Senior could stay with the Holden family. Now that Mrs. Langley Senior has left, I'm here to take you back." Marcus's deep, magnetic voice kept reaching her ears.

Natalie snapped out of her daze, at a loss for words, before finally responding, "Sure, I'll cover right away. Mr. Holden, please givea moment." "Ms. Walker, there's no need to hurry. I can wait for you." After ending the call, Natalie set down her phone.

At that moment, there was a gentle tapping at her door, and Charlotte's voice drifted in. "Nat, I brought you smilk. Are you ready for bed?" "Not yet." Natalie strode to the door and swung it open, revealing Charlotte standing with a cup of warm milk in her hand. On the tray next to her were half a peeled kiwi and a bowl of yogurt.

"Nat, I made all of this myself. You should try some. If it's not to your liking, just letknow, and I'll make improvements for next time." Natalie expressed her gratitude before gulping down the milk and devouring the kiwi in just two bites.

She then quickly finished off the yogurt with a few swift mouthfuls. "Marcus is here to givea ride. I have serrands to run and won't be returning for a while." Charlotte's happy mood instantly turned into disappointment. However, she quickly put on a smile again. "That's fine. I will walk you out." "Thank you." "Nat, you don't have to be so polite to me." Charlotte's eyes were a bit red. She didn't know when her daughter would be completely healed. The entire Langley family was really heartless.

Natalie couldn't help but feel guilty when she noticed Charlotte's eyes had reddened. She approached her and gave her a gentle hug.

"Thank you, mom," Charlotte said softly.

Charlotte's ears perked up, unsure if she had heard correctly. She was overcwith joy and hugged Natalie's shoulder tightly with one arm. "You don't have to be polite, dear." Natalie allowed Charlotte to embrace her for a moment before gently pulling away. "I should go now. There's no need for you to seeoff." After a brief pause, Natalie added, "This is my home, after all. I can cand go as I please." Tears welled up in Charlotte's eyes, catching her off guard. She quickly covered her mouth and nodded emphatically.

This was where her daughter lived now, and she could cand go as she pleased. They weren't overbearing parents who would stifle their daughter's independence by keeping her locked up.

Natalie grinned and took a step toward Charlotte, and wiped away her tears. "It's okay, stop crying." "I'm not crying; I'm just overwhelmed with happiness." Charlotte's voice was shaky from the sobs that threatened to overtake her.

Her daughter had finally called her mom, and it was such a joyful moment that she couldn't contain her emotions. "Quickly now!" "Okay, goodbye, Mom." Natalie's tone lightened as she hadn't expected such an emotional response from Charlotte just by saying those words.

Charlotte, her biological mother, really seemed to have extremely low expectations of her.

No, to be more precise, the entire Walker family had no demands on her. On the contrary, everyone was going to great lengths to make her feel the warmth of family, hoping that she would soon open up and accept them.

As Natalie descended the stairs, the corners of her mouth were constantly turned up. It seemed that taking this step wasn't actually that difficult.

The disbelief, sadness, and heartbreak caused by Grace's schemes and exploitation were, at this moment, considerably lessened.

At the entrance of the Walker Manor, Marcus didn't have to wait long before he saw Natalie approaching with a smile on her face.

Since he'd known her, Marcus had rarely seen such a relaxed smile on her face. So, was she this happy just because he had chosen her over Grace? "Mr. Holden, let's go!" Natalie opened the car door and got in. Then she noticed a cream-colored invitation on the back seat. The names on the invitation were Tyler Miller and Selena Langley.

Natalie arched an eyebrow. She reached out to pick up the invitation and opened it.

"Groom: Tyler Miller, Bride: Selena Langley. We sincerely invite you to attend the engagement banquet of the two at 2:00 pm on August 3rd at the Dithoria Four Seasons Hotel. Best regards!" They were getting engaged soon, so they were the groom and bride.

Marcus got into the car and saw Natalie looking at the invitation. "Mrs. Langley Senior had someone deliver this to the Holden family. She said it was a special invitation from the Langley and Miller families. They sent two copies, and I was told to give one to you." "This one is for you." Natalie nodded. "Got it." "Are you going?" Natalie curled the corner of her mouth. "Yes, of course, I'm going. Since my grandma has been thinking aboutall the time, I definitely should go. I've also prepared a gift for their engagement." Are you going, Mr. Holden?" Marcus pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Yes, I will." Natalie was Charles' only hope for treatment, and it was Marcus' duty to protect her. The consequences would be dire if anything were to happen to Natalie.

On the surface, Grace may appear kind-hearted, but her true intentions were deep-rooted. Her ability to manipulate and gain trust from Charles years ago proved she was not to be underestimated. Despite years of reminders from the Walker family, it wasn't until now that Natalie finally saw Grace's true nature. Confronting her would only put Natalie at a disadvantage.

Marcus feared that Grace may have already discovered Natalie's true identity as Dr. Elim. Xf so, she wouldn't simply drain her blood-she would make sure Natalie never left the Langley Group again. As long as Natalie remained Charles' physician, Marcus vowed to keep her safe. But with August 3rd approaching, he knew things could escalate quickly.

After Grace demanded the release of Selena and Diana from the Walker family tomorrow, the invitations for the engagement banquet between the Langley and Miller families were already prepared.

It was no coincidence that they chose to hold it in Dithoria despite their ties to Amberton. Their ulterior motives were clear.