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.

sat on the couch and glanced around the living room. Before he could speak, Natalie

please go outside and help my dad with the horses," she instructed. "Yes, Ms. Natalie," they responded, leaving the living

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

groggily woke up. "Yes, Ms. Natalie,"

holding up her bandaged

Noah talked to him for a while, he finally confessed. He claimed it was all his doing and that no one

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

Natalie's expression turned colder. If Gabriel wanted revenge, he should have come straight at her. But

to Marcus, she asked, "Did you get your injuries

"Yeah, all

interfere with the other matters in the Walker family," Natalie said. "But I won't let

Marcus replied. "He's

pause, she added, "You came back quickly, Mr. Holden. There's got

he heard about the incident and insisted on seeing you. So, I came to ask

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

the topic. "The horse you handled belonged to Emma. Did she make

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

and it was her horse

proof yet, but if we get it, what do you think

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

don't you stay for the feast tonight?" Natalie suddenly extended an invitation. "Ms. Sinclair is still recovering in the hospital have the kitchen

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

eyebrow. "So, you've been attending Emma's birthday party

directly. "Ethan picked out the gifts. I never knew what

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

"Ms. Walker, what are you

shook her head. "Nothing. Just

glanced at the

"Hello?"

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