Chapter 550 He Promised Not To Fall Apart

The moment the Walker family saw Marcus and Natalie return, everyone rose to their feet. "Marcus, Nat, come sit down and get some rest." Charlotte was the first to speak. Natalie nodded gently. She reached for Marcus' hand and led him to the sofa. "You've been through a lot these past few days. Marcus, would you consider staying with us for a while?" Charlotte asked, her tone full of concern. She studied him carefully. In just a few days, he looked like he had lost weight. His complexion was pale, and the light that used to gleam in his eyes had dulled. "Mrs. Walker, I'm alright," Marcus said with a small smile. "There's still a lot to handle at Holden Residence. Even though the funeral's over and my mother's home now. I still have work to do. But I promise, I'm not going to fall apart. I know it's been a lot on you—Mr. and Mrs. Walker, and all of Nat's brothers." He already saw them as his own, just like Natalie did. All four of Natalie's brothers had dropped everything to sta