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

dad with the horses," she instructed. "Yes, Ms. Natalie," they responded, leaving the living

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

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

the couch, holding up her bandaged hands.

his 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

was revenge for firing Cindy, the one who got him a job here

colder. If Gabriel wanted revenge, he should have come straight

"Did you

nodded. "Yeah, all taken

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

agree," Marcus replied. "He's responsible

added, "You came back quickly, Mr. Holden.

about the

right now," Natalie said, glancing at her hands. "Just make sure

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

the right to?" Natalie asked, a smirk playing on her

was

don't have proof yet, but if we get

the

an invitation. "Ms. Sinclair is still recovering in the hospital have the kitchen prepare a nutritious meal with the freshest

was a 16th birthday gift from Sky to Emma," Marcus reminded

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

answer directly. "Ethan picked out the

your fiancée. To keep up appearances, it makes sense that you'd give her birthday gifts," she said,

"Ms. Walker, what are you trying

her head.

phone rang. She glanced at the screen-an unknown number. She

"Hello?"

been injured- Flash kicked her, and her kidney is damaged. Don't tell our parents yet. Come to my