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.

left, taking Natalie's words to heart. Marcus sat on the couch and glanced around the living

help my dad with the horses," she

"Gorge, wake up. Go make Mr. Holden a cup of

"Yes, Ms. Natalie,"

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

denying everything. But after Noah talked to him for a while, he finally confessed. He

added, "He even admitted it was revenge for firing Cindy, the

expression turned colder. If Gabriel wanted revenge, he should have come straight at her. But Flash had

to Marcus, she asked, "Did you get

nodded. "Yeah, all

matters in the Walker family," Natalie said. "But I won't let Gabriel get away with

Marcus replied. "He's

quickly, Mr. Holden. There's got to be another matter

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

her hands. "Just make

topic. "The horse you handled belonged to Emma. Did

she even have the right to?" Natalie asked, a smirk playing on

was her horse

have proof yet, but if we get

and the helpers had already moved

Holden, why don't you stay for the feast tonight?" Natalie suddenly extended an invitation. "Ms. Sinclair is still recovering

Sky to Emma,"

raised an eyebrow. "So, you've been attending Emma's birthday party every year and giving her gifts too,

the gifts. I never knew what they

To keep up appearances, it makes sense that you'd give

"Ms. Walker, what are you

her head. "Nothing. Just making

they were talking, Natalie's phone rang. She glanced at the screen-an unknown number. She swiped to

"Hello?"

from the other end. "Emma's been injured- Flash kicked her, and her kidney is damaged. Don't tell our parents yet.