Chapter 751

Victoria froze, her expression one of utter disbelief.

Had Charlotte just said what she thought she'd said?

Victoria was certain she must have misheard.

"Charlotte, darling, could you repeat that?" she asked gently, kneeling to the little girl's level.

Charlotte's voice was pure innocence. "Mr. Nathaniel is my daddy. And you're my grandma..."

The words hit Victoria like a tidal wave.

At that moment, Nathaniel and Harrison emerged from the hallway.

"Mother, you heard correctly. Charlotte is my biological daughter," Nathaniel confirmed, his voice steady.

Victoria's hand flew to her chest. "How... when...?"

Nathaniel produced a DNA test report from his jacket. "See for yourself."

With trembling fingers, Victoria examined the document. The results left no room for doubt - Charlotte carried the Falcon bloodline. Suddenly, her instant connection with the child made perfect sense.

"Mother, there's much you don't know about Harrison and me," Nathaniel continued. "I made terrible mistakes in the past. Samuel isn't her lover - just a mentor from university."

He took a steadying breath. "I've already dissolved the Lancaster engagement. Yesterday, I personally informed Henry Lancaster. I won't marry Isabella. My heart belongs to Harrison."

Nathaniel's gaze never wavered. "Charlotte deserves both parents. I intend to spend my life making up for lost time. I need your blessing."

Victoria clutched the report tighter, emotions warring within her. "Blessing? Nathaniel Falcon, do you truly think I'd stand in the way of my own granddaughter's happiness?"

Nathaniel blinked in surprise. "But your friendship with Isabella Lancaster..."

Victoria's laughter rang through the foyer. "Oh, my dear boy! I've known Isabella Whitmore since she was in pigtails. That woman would never force a loveless marriage."

She crossed to Harrison, taking both her hands. "So this precious angel is my blood."

Harrison nodded, eyes shimmering. "She is. I should have told you sooner."

"Nonsense," Victoria chided gently. "If anyone should apologize, it's me. My actions three years ago..." Her voice broke. "I'll regret that interference until my dying day."

Harrison squeezed her hands. "As I've said before, everyone acts according to their conscience. You were protecting your son."

Tears spilled down Victoria's cheeks as she nodded.

"Initially, I pushed for the Lancaster match because of tradition. But the more time I spent with Isabella..." She shuddered. "That girl has her mother's manipulative streak."

Harrison's eyes widened. She hadn't anticipated such support.

"You've given our family the greatest gift," Victoria continued, stroking Charlotte's hair. "Please, give Nathaniel this chance. I've watched his suffering these past years. Marry him. Let me help with Charlotte while you build your lives together."

Nathaniel looked at his mother as if seeing her for the first time. "You've changed."

Victoria arched an elegant brow. "Did you think me incapable of growth? Even old hawks learn new tricks, darling."

Charlotte suddenly threw her arms around Victoria's waist. "Best grandma ever!"

The declaration shattered the remaining tension. Laughter filled the grand foyer of Rosewood Manor as three generations of Falcons embraced their new beginning.