The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 141 Forceful Embrace

Marcus' commanding tone left no room for argument. Mason, who had always admired him, immediately stood at attention and replied without hesitation, "Got it."

He turned to Natalie. "Ms. Walker, let's go."

With acupuncture scheduled for Charles early the following day, Marcus worried that if Natalie stayed awake all night, it might affect her performance.

She lifted her gaze, meeting his steady eyes. The message in them was unmistakable.

She pressed her lips together but didn't move. "Mr. Holden, I'll stay here. I know my own body—I can handle it."

The next moment, he stepped forward and, without a word, scooped her up in his arms.

"Marcus, what are you doing? Put me down!" She struggled, but his grip was unyielding. His strength alone immobilized her attempts to break free.

"Ms. Walker, I promise you that Mrs. Langley Senior will be fine," he said calmly. "Once you've rested, you can return tomorrow, and I won't stop you."

Marcus lowered his gaze, his sharp, elegant eyes carrying a clear warning.

Natalie caught the message loud and clear. She eventually stopped struggling, letting him carry her out of the hospital and into the car.

"Drive back to Holden Residence," Marcus ordered.

"Got it, Mr. Holden."

The driver started the car engine and quickly pulled away from the hospital.

Natalie went to the guest room when they arrived at Holden Residence. After showering and changing clothes, she lay down and fell asleep.

The following day, Natalie woke up on schedule, her internal clock as punctual as ever. She rubbed her temples. The combination of going to bed late and restless dreams left her feeling inexplicably drained.

the time before immediately

up? Has

already been transferred. Mrs. Langley Senior's condition is stable.

take care of first. I'll come by after I'm done. Thank you, Mason. What about Father and Mother? How are things

Mother are furious after everything they've done to you over the years. There's

soon as possible. Once

to the hospital later—I need to talk to Grandma

Mason warned, his tone firm. "Natalie, all of us-Father, Mother, Sky, and I—agree that Mrs. Langley Senior's treatment of you hasn't been as kind as you

trying to create a rift between you and her," he quickly added, his voice softening. "Please don't misunderstand," he said cautiously, afraid of upsetting Natalie. "If you think I'm overstepping, just pretend

I'm done." "Alright. Take care. And don't forget to have breakfast. By the way, where did Marcus take you last night after

but it was the first time he had seen Marcus act so assertively

woman.

maintained an air of pride and aloofness in the past, but behind the

small tricks like stumbling or fainting in front of him. However, Marcus always kept his distance, avoiding

picking her up—even the

benefited Elijah, as Marcus' gentlemanly demeanor wouldn't

the sake of appearances and

Marcus' side over the years, let

so surprised and curious last night. But with no

the way Marcus had carried Natalie so assertively was

taken Natalie back to the Walker

was enough to set Mason's imagination

Natalie admitted as she pinched between her brows, not bothering to hide

hospital in a bit," she added before hanging up, not

piqued, which wasn't

believed he

quickly composed herself. She changed into a black

faint dark circles under her eyes were

Marcus seated at

way for breakfast," Sheldon respectfully said as he approached her. "Mr.