The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 758

Kayla's eyes welled up as she looked at Sky. After a long pause, she finally found her voice. "I never thought I'd run into you here. Mr. Walker, how have you been?"

Sky nodded. "I've been doing well. What about you? While I was away from the company, were you still working at Walker Group?"

Kayla nodded. "Yes, I've been there the whole time, still in the same position. Mr. Lincoln said I was doing a great job and that I didn't need to resign just because of your situation. Mr. Walker, are you here today to pray or give thanks?"

"I'm here with my mother to give thanks," Sky replied.

Kayla smiled. "Me too."

Just then, Charlotte finished lighting a candle and walked over to greet Kayla. "Ms. Parham, hello!"

"Mrs. Walker, it's nice to see you," Kayla replied.

"What a coincidence it is to run into you here," Charlotte said warmly. "I'd like to walk around a bit on my own. Ms. Parham, would you mind keeping Sky company for a while? Make sure he doesn't wander off and disappear on me, alright?"

She smiled and turned to leave.

Sky was left speechless.

He wasn't a child anymore, and he didn't act on impulse the way he used to. He certainly didn't need a babysitter.

But since Charlotte cared, he accepted it without complaint.

"Mr. Walker, let me walk with you," Kayla said gently.

She turned away and quietly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

She hadn't expected to run into Sky here. What surprised her even more was that he actually came over and spoke to her first.

Looking back, Kayla admitted that she hadn't truly stood by Sky when it mattered most. Even now, she couldn't say for sure whether she had made the right choice.

There were nights when regret would creep in as she lay in bed, but no matter how heavy the feeling, life continued as usual the very next morning.

Running into Sky here was already a big surprise for Kayla, but the fact that he had taken the initiative to speak to her made it an even greater one.

"Mr. Walker, are you planning to return to the company?" she asked.

They chose a quiet path and began strolling around the chapel.

"I'll officially return once my probation period ends," Sky replied. "For now, I'm focusing on recovering at home and handling a few things remotely. Lincoln is still representing the company in public matters."

Kayla nodded. "He's juggling both companies now, so he's not at the office very often. Last time, he gave me an email address to report to directly. Would it happen to be yours?"

Sky nodded slightly. "Yes. I've taken over part of Lincoln's responsibilities and am managing them online. Once my probation ends, I'll return to Walker Group and resume my former role."

Kayla let out a quiet sigh of relief, and her smile brightened. "That's great to hear. Everyone's been looking forward to your return."

Sky looked a little surprised. "Everyone? I thought they'd all be disappointed in me after what happened."

Kayla quickly shook her head. "Not at all. No one's angry with you. Honestly, we've all just been hoping for your return."

Sky smiled. "Alright, then. Thank you. Thank you all."

As they continued walking, Sky asked about the company's development and how things had been during his absence.

Truthfully, he already knew most of it. But he brought it up to keep the mood light and to avoid an awkward silence.

Time slipped by as they chatted, and soon, a full hour had gone by.

Just then, Sky's phone rang—it was Charlotte.

"Sky, I've finished speaking with the reverend. I think it's time to head back," she said. "Please ask Ms. Parham if she'd like to come with us. She can ride in our car."

"Alright, I'll ask her," Sky replied.

He turned to Kayla. "Ms. Parham, My mother's ready to leave. Are you heading back too? You're welcome to ride with us."

Kayla hesitated. She really wanted to spend more time with Sky, but as his secretary, she wasn't sure it was appropriate to ride in the same car as her boss.

"This turn was a bit sharp," Sky said.

"Thank you, Mr. Walker," Kayla replied.

Her heart raced. Sky's temper had truly changed so much. He used to be distant and aloof, but now he was gentle and knew how to take care of others.

From the front passenger seat, Charlotte suddenly spoke up. "Ms. Parham, now that we've met, just drop off any company matters at Walker Estate next time. You can coordinate directly with Sky. He's slowly easing back into things and preparing to return to the company. Be sure to cooperate with him so everything returns to how it was."

"Yes, Mrs. Walker," Kayla responded.

Charlotte gave a soft hum in acknowledgment and didn't speak again for the rest of the ride.

After reaching Dithoria, Charlotte instructed the driver to take them directly to Walker Estate. Once they arrived, she asked Sky to drive Kayla home.

"Sky, take Ms. Parham home. Your dad will have Ryan handle things later," Charlotte said.

"Yes, Mother," Sky replied respectfully. "Ms. Parham, I'll take you home."

Kayla felt even more surprised. "Oh, no. It's okay. I can just take a cab home."

Sky opened the car door. "There are no cabs to hail around here. Please get in."

Kayla reluctantly got into the car. She didn't want to impose on Sky, so she sat in the front passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt.

Sky didn't say anything. He just started the car and drove out of Walker Estate.

On the second-floor balcony of Walker Estate, Charlotte and William stood looking out. "Honey, do you think Sky has noticed how Kayla feels about him?"

William sighed. "It's hard to say. When it comes to their feelings, we shouldn't interfere. They're not kids anymore; they know what they're doing. It's the same for Lincoln. When he found someone he liked, he went after her."

Charlotte frowned. "Sky's situation is different from Lincoln's. I'm worried that he's developed a psychological barrier and will never fall in love or get married."

William took Charlotte's hand. "That's his choice. Sky's tougher than you think, and being in prison wasn't the worst thing for him. Look at how much his character has improved. When it comes to love, it's all about fate. No one can interfere with that, and you can't force it."