The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 232

"Go ahead," Sky said.

"I think calling you Ms. Natalie feels a bit distant. Since we're living under the same roof, would it be okay if I just called you by your name or Nat?" Emma asked, wiping away her tears.

She looked at Natalie with a sincere expression. "If you call me Emma, it'll make it seem like we're closer. Is that alright?"

"Nat, I think Emma has a point," Sky chimed in. "We're all living in the same house. Calling you Ms. Natalie does feel a bit stiff. Just do me a favor, and let's all use names only, alright?"

Then, he turned to Emma. "For all we know, you might even be older than Nat. Stop chasing her around like a little kid—it'll only make her feel old."

"Okay, Sky. I understand now. I'm sorry I didn't think about it," Emma said obediently.

She seemed especially compliant, nodding to whatever Sky said.

"Nat, what do you think?" Lincoln asked, holding a teacup in his hand.

After thinking it through, he felt Sky's reasoning wasn't without merit.

For the first 20 years of her life, Emma had been the cherished daughter of the Walker family.

Now that Natalie had returned, everything could change drastically. If Emma caused trouble, she would be kicked out without hesitation. However, if she remained well-behaved and docile, there was no reason the Walker family couldn't continue to keep her.

After all, they had raised her for so many years. It was impossible to say there were no feelings at all.

Natalie nodded. "Alright, we'll do as Sky suggests."

If Emma were driven out of the Walker family, both Sky and Emma would hate her for it. As Federrick had once taught her, it was best not to corner someone completely.

Sky sighed with relief. "Alright, then. Thank you for being understanding, Nat."

"You're welcome, Sky," Natalie replied courteously.

Sky turned to Hector and Mason. "Hector, Mason, any objections?"

Hector adjusted his glasses and nodded. "No objections from me."

"None here either," Mason said quickly. "I'll go keep an eye on Cindy. We can't let her sneak off with anything from the house."

Sky nodded. "Alright, go ahead."

Mason got up and left, and Natalie stood up as well. "Since we're all done talking, I'll head back to rest."

"Sure, go ahead," Sky said.

"Natalie, I brought you a gift," Emma interrupted. "Please take a look. I'd really like you to have it. I've brought it back with good intentions. Would you accept it?"

Natalie stared at Emma for a long while. Emma met her gaze with an open, sincere expression—there was no hidden agenda in her eyes.

"Thank you, but it's not necessary," Natalie said, gently rejecting the gift. "If I accept it, I'll need to return the favor, and I'd rather not. I hope you understand."

Emma looked disappointed but nodded. "Alright, Nat. I didn't expect you to give anything in return. I just wanted to share something with everyone since I brought gifts for everyone else."

"Thank you, but I really can't accept it," Natalie said, politely refusing Emma's gesture.

She then turned to Olivia and said, "Olivia, let's go. I'll show you to my room."