The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 374 A New Chance at Life

Natalie sent a message to Lincoln, but he didn't respond, likely still busy with fans seeking autographs and photos. She put her phone away and headed to Sophia's hospital room with Marcus.

Sophia had been moved from the ICU to a VIP room. She had calculated

precisely where to inflict her injuries, ensuring they appeared severe but weren't life-threatening.

She spent a night in the ICU due to significant blood loss and the seriousness of the situation at the time. The doctor, acting responsibly and concerned about possible sudden complications, deemed it safer to monitor her in the ICU overnight.

Now, she lay awake in her hospital bed, listening to Samantha speak. Samantha was wiping away tears, and Sophia didn't offer comfort, simply gazing at her with gentle eyes and a faint smile.

After so many years, Sophia could finally enjoy a peaceful life with Samantha.

Natalie knocked on the door. "May we come in?"

"Do come in," Samantha said, rising to greet them.

"Ms. Walker, Marcus, thank you," Samantha said, about to kneel in gratitude.

Natalie swiftly supported her. "Ms. Blair, there's no need for that. Just call me Nat. How is Sophia today? Is she alright?"

"She's much better," Samantha replied, with Natalie's support. Her eyes were red, clearly struggling to keep her composure.

Last night, Zachary suggested she lie down on the chair and rest, but her worries kept her awake. Even with her eyes shut, sleep eluded her.

Samantha had endured a tough life in the convent for years. If Ivan hadn't constantly blackmailed her with their daughter, she might have ended her life long ago.

She never imagined Ivan would use her to threaten Sophia. For years, mother and daughter had been tightly controlled by Ivan, each for the other's sake.

Samantha spent the entire night reflecting. The misfortune between her and her daughter was indeed her fault, so she resolved to pull herself together.

Zachary and Zane stayed with her all night until it was time to move Sophia to the VIP room. Zane had to head to work at Goodwill Pharmacy early in the morning, so Zachary saw him off.

went out to get some

Sophia on the hospital bed.

a smile, and her eyes lit

Samantha over to the bed meant for family members to rest. "Ms. Blair, you should take a break. Try

"I'm not tired."

firmly, leaving no room for

had prominent dark circles under her eyes, and her entire body radiated severe fatigue, clearly showing

aging, and being confined to the convent by Ivan, with Julia and Ruby around, must have made her life very

around her. "Ms. Blair, have a good rest. I'll ensure nothing happens to Sophia while

all right." Samantha shut her eyes but soon reopened them. "Natalie, your parents visited recently. They had a long talk with me and offered Sophia substantial compensation, but she turned it down. As her mother, I want

Sophia to agree. Don't worry, Ms.

you." With that assurance,

began to gently massage her temples and then moved on to press several other acupoints. Before long, Samantha drifted into

to Sophia's bedside, pulled up

smile lingering on her lips. "Nat, I made it through. The surgery was successful. I've been given a new chance

widened, and she looked at Natalie with affection. "Once I recover, how about I work at your clothing company while working

"You're always welcome in my company. But let's be clear, your salary will reflect your skills. I can't

you. Marcus, could we talk privately for a

Nat, could you step outside for a bit?" Natalie

up and left, closing the door behind her to give them

room, Sophia gestured for Marcus to take

feelings for her. You can't hide that look in your

admitted without hesitation. "But I was drunk and impulsively

her laughter upon hearing this, but she refrained from laughing out loud to avoid aggravating

are you planning to

appeared calm, showing no signs of frustration from his setback. "Sophia,

there's not much I can do. I hope the two of