The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 261 What Goes Around Comes Around (Part 1)

Marcus lifted his gaze to Natalie. The petite woman was calm and composed, but her eyes held a hint of wariness. Her small face remained expressionless, as if she couldn't even feel pain.

He had already heard about the incident at Walker Manor-the horses had gone wild again. When he drove in, his car passed the Walkers' car as they left with Emma.

"Ms. Walker, you're really tough," Marcus said with genuine admiration as he carefully poured the medicine onto Natalie's palm. "Does it hurt?"

"It's fine," Natalie replied. Seeing how cautious Marcus was to avoid touching her injuries, she started to relax.

Marcus's lips pressed into a thin line. Natalie's fingers, usually slender and pale, were now a mangled mess of flesh and blood. His heart clenched at the sight.

Natalie, however, remained indifferent, as though the hands weren't even hers. Her ability to handle the pain earned his respect, but it also made his heart ache.

Marcus lowered his gaze and quickly poured the medicine onto her palm. He spread it evenly with a cotton ball before carefully wrapping her hand in gauze.

When he was done, Charlotte let out a heavy sigh. She had been crying nonstop, and Natalie ended up comforting her instead.

"Mom, I'm fine. Stop crying," Natalie said gently.

"Nat-" Charlotte started.

"Shh!" Natalie pressed the back of her hand against Charlotte's mouth. "Don't say anything. Go wash your face, put on some makeup, and then come back to entertain Mr. Holden."

Charlotte was stunned.

"Listen to me. Go on!" Natalie urged with a wink.

Charlotte gave in and stood up. "Alright, Sweetie. I'll be back down soon."

"Go ahead. Take your time! Do some skincare too," Natalie said with a playful smile. "Crying too much causes wrinkles, and if you get them, we won't look like mother and daughter anymore."

"Ah!" Charlotte gasped, hurriedly touching her face. "Alright, Sweetie. I'll listen to you. Marcus, please have a seat. I'll be right back."

"Okay," Marcus replied.

and glanced around the

horses," she instructed.

a gentle kick. "Gorge, wake up. Go make

"Yes,

Natalie settled on the couch, holding up her bandaged hands. "So, Mr. Holden, did Gabriel reveal who

head. "No, he kept denying everything. But after Noah talked to him for a while, he finally confessed. He claimed it was all his doing and that no one else was

admitted it was revenge for firing Cindy, the one who got him a job here at Walker

have come

"Did you get your injuries

nodded. "Yeah, all taken care

in the Walker family," Natalie said. "But

Marcus replied. "He's

added, "You came back quickly, Mr. Holden. There's got to be

"It's Grandpa. I brought Sophia over to see you, and then he heard about the incident

afraid I can't go right now," Natalie said, glancing at her hands. "Just make sure Mr. Holden Senior takes

to Emma.

a smirk playing on her

it was her

we get

looking out the floor-to-ceiling windows. William and the helpers had already moved Flash to another location

feast tonight?" Natalie suddenly extended an invitation. "Ms. Sinclair is still recovering in

was a 16th birthday gift from Sky to Emma," Marcus reminded her. "He's very

"So, you've been attending Emma's birthday party every year and giving

didn't answer directly. "Ethan picked out the gifts. I never knew what

To keep up appearances, it makes sense that you'd give her birthday gifts,"

Walker, what are

her head. "Nothing.

were talking, Natalie's phone rang. She glanced at the

"Hello?"

Hector," came the voice from the other end. "Emma's been injured- Flash kicked her, and her kidney is damaged. Don't tell our parents yet. Come to my private