The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 327 He Wraps His Hand Around Her Waist

Natalie turned around to look at them. Seeing Connie and Charles brought her back to the times when she was still by Grace's side. They had laughed happily like that too.

Those days hadn't seemed so distant to Natalie, yet it felt like a different lifetime in this moment.

"This way, Ms. Walker," Sheldon called out after seeing Natalie stand there in a daze. He said, "This path leads straight to The Book Sanctum."

"Alright, thank you."

Natalie followed Sheldon, passing through the lawn and a few small villas dedicated to the helpers. After walking by a vibrant orchard, they finally arrived at a Dithorian-style manor.

The plaque above the entrance, carved with "The Book Sanctum", elevated the building's stately and powerful appearance.

Sheldon stepped forward and pushed open the heavy door. "Welcome to The Book Sanctum, Ms. Walker."

As Natalie walked through the door, she was greeted by a courtyard. In the center of the courtyard stood a water fountain surrounded by pine trees, which housed some small ornamental fish.

A swing set was positioned to the side, with a stone table and stone bench just a short distance away. There were some nibbles and tea on the stone table, and Marcus was sitting there, enjoying a cup of tea.

"Mr. Marcus, Ms. Walker has arrived."

Sheldon guided Natalie to the stone table and left.

"Have a seat."

Marcus elegantly poured a cup of tea. "Give it a try? It's jasmine tea."

"Is jasmine flower your new addiction, Marcus?"

Natalie sat down, only to see the snacks before her were decorated by jasmine petals.

"Maybe." Marcus let out a chuckle. "Go ahead, try it."

Natalie picked up the tea and took a small, careful sip. Marcus had added honey to the tea, which, with its subtle sweetness, tasted better than plain jasmine tea. "Are you repaying me again, planting all those jasmine flowers in your garden?"

Natalie didn't want to overthink it, but jasmine flowers were her profile picture on every account. Besides, Marcus had never paid attention to jasmine flowers. The sudden change occurred right after Sophia confessed the truth about Marcus' actual lifesaver.

Hence, it was basically impossible for Natalie to not overthink it.

"Can't I grow them just because I like the flower?" Marcus pushed the snacks to Natalie. "You can have some of these first. After drinking the tea, I'll bring you to see the sketchbook."

hand. "I can drink the tea, nibble on the snacks, and

in a good mood. "Better

raising her voice. "Is

Since Marcus was trying to repay her, she could use that "lifesaver"

a grin. Then, he stood up. "Let's

structure was simple. It had an elegant courtyard, rooms on three sides, and corridors lined with basalt tiles.

the middle room, and

had been opened beforehand. Warm sunlight streamed through, making even the tiniest

first glance. It was lined with mahogany bookshelves, and the books were arranged meticulously. There were also ladders between

labeled with its specific book categories. Because the space was vast and the books plentiful, and with no one assigned to manage The Book Sanctum, they would have

for the sketchbook. She turned to Marcus straight away. "Where's the sketchbook? Go

"Follow me."

room. After pondering

kept walking until he reached the end of the room. Natalie only then

door. He

compared to the one outside. It was filled with books as well. The only difference was that

in the box

pointed at the bookshelf on the left. There was a black wooden box

of a sudden. Before she could slap him,

"This is the key."

was going to slap him, but she withdrew her hand abruptly in the end.

scanned around the room. There wasn't any ladder in the small room, and she couldn't reach the top

In the next instant, he hoisted Natalie onto

"Take the box, quick."

surprised at

her firmly, ensuring there was no risk of

said again.

"Okay."

at him. She quickly grabbed the box and cradled it in her arms. "You

"Alright," Marcus responded.

he carefully lowered her from his shoulder. His hand

"Careful there."

a slap on

a

me slap