Chapter 102 Avoiding Suspicion

William watched as Emma cried. At that moment, he couldn't bear to say everything he had prepared to say. Fortunately, Emma only cried for a short while before stopping herself. She grabbed a tissue and wiped away her tears. "Dad, I'll go wash my face first." William nodded. "Sure." Then, he added, "Don't feel upset. We're going to acknowledge your sister and bring her back, but that doesn't mean we'll abandon you." William stood up and lightly hugged Emma. Now that he knew she wasn't his biological daughter, his actions couldn't be as intimate as they previously were. Emma returned his hug lightly as well. Although her voice was choked with emotion, it was clear she had regained control over her feelings. "Dad, I'm not upset because Natalie is back. I'm upset about Marcus wanting to cancel the engagement." She tried her best to calmly explain, "I'm happier than anyone now that Natalie is back. I had your and Mom's love and my brothers' protection. I often thought that if I had