The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 402 An Unusual Case

The Walkers no longer held any grudges against Marcus.

After strolling in the garden with Marcus for a while, Natalie urged him to head to work.

"Get to work, Marcus! Once you wrap things up, we'll head to Amberton."

Marcus went silent for a second. "What are you going to do today, then?" he asked.

"There's something I have to take care of." Natalie took a deep breath. "Connie told me earlier there was something important she wanted to tell me. Since I got drunk that day, I didn't manage to ask her about it. So I'm heading back to my room to call her."

A hint of displeasure flickered across Marcus' face. They had only just made things official and hadn't even spent much time together, yet his girlfriend was already urging him to leave.

Natalie cast him a glare. She said in a cold voice, "Be reasonable, Marcus. A man should focus on his career, not just love."

The love-struck man was left speechless. He just wanted some time with his girlfriend. Was that so wrong?

"Quick, go now." Natalie lifted her chin, speaking in a firm, commanding tone. She had no intention of letting a relationship take over her life.

Marcus was silent. Then, he extended both arms. "Give me a hug, then I'll leave."

"You're a full-grown man, so why are you so clingy?" Natalie walked over, barely hugging him. "I've made it official and worn your ring. Shouldn't that be enough?"

Marcus took a deep breath, caressing Natalie's hair.

"Sorry, I'll head back now then."

"Alright, go on!" Natalie gestured with her hand. "I'll walk you to your car."

Marcus glanced around, then lowered his head and placed a kiss on Natalie's forehead. "I'll pick you up for dinner after work."

"No." Natalie rejected him without any hesitation. "I'm not sure how long my work will take. Just go straight home after you're done. You should spend more time with Grandpa Charles."

"Well, okay then..." Marcus sighed and gave in. "Just call or text me when you're done."

"Sure."

Natalie nodded. "Now hurry to work! I'll have to take care of my own stuff once you leave."

Marcus pouted, seeing Natalie so eager to send him away. According to what he had read online, wasn't this supposed to be the stage where couples couldn't get enough of each other?

why did he feel like the clingy one, while

more important than spending time

what was going on in Marcus' head. She hurried him along, practically shoving him into the car. The moment he got in,

Noah with

the window. His eyes were soft as he gazed at Natalie. "Call me when you're

safe, okay? Make sure the driver doesn't go too

reply. "Then... I'll

as

no choice, Marcus told the driver to

car drove off, Noah stood

had turned into a

love as trivial, was

had to admit-Natalie's charm

into the house. "Do whatever you need

politely,

room.

left with Mr. Holden so

flatly. "You said a special patient was looking for me.

"Oh, right."

gossip right away. "I'll send their details to your email now. You'll know

"Okay."

replied to this patient yet, so if you want to reject

reply. "Is that

"So..."

curiosity. "Are you and Mr. Holden official now, Ms. Walker? I saw you both last night.

ended the

the other end, whined, "Ms.

her alternate email account. Connie's latest email

and started reading through

patient's skin was so pale that it was almost translucent,

at

attached were full-body shots, showing the patient sitting, standing, and lying down. They were

was wearing a sleeveless dress that barely grazed her thighs. Her delicate, almost skeletal frame

the patient's wrist. Her skin was so unnaturally pale that Natalie could make out something writhing beneath

the patient's photos,