The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 419

Chapter 419 So Close

"Madam, Mark, we've arrived."

Benson killed the car engine, stepped out, and respectfully opened the door to escort them inside. "Those two over there are the owners of Scarlet Hill Residence my employer and his wife."

Leading Natalie and Marcus forward, Benson bowed deeply and introduced them. "This is the miracle doctor and her assistant, Mark."

"Madam, Mark, welcome."

From behind their mask, a hoarse male voice emerged. The taller of the two figures extended a gloved hand.

"My apologies. We're sensitive to the cold."

"And how should I address the two of you?" Natalie's voice carried the raspiness

of an elderly woman. She, too, wore gloves as she lightly shook the man's hand in greeting.

She blocked Marcus from shaking hands with them.

"You may call me West, and this is my wife, Rory." The man's voice was rough as

he gestured toward the entrance. "Please, come inside."

Natalie glanced at Marcus, signaling him to follow.

Marcus, however, had remained silent since stepping out of the car. He hadn't even bothered to survey the surroundings.

His expression was dark.

"Mark, carry my bag." Natalie had brought her usual canvas bag and handed it to him while taking pictures. He had been carrying it ever since.

"Understood, madam."

He changed the way he addressed her on his own. Calling her "Grandma" was something he simply couldn't bring himself to do.

Natalie paid no mind to the change in address and followed them into Scarlet Hill Residence.

The residence was enclosed by towering walls, though its grounds were not particularly expansive. A three-story building built in traditional style stood at the center, with a garden in the front, a vegetable patch in the back, and a small artificial pond with a rockery.

Surprisingly, there were no maple trees planted within the residence. Instead, various species of succulents and cacti filled the courtyard.

In one corner along the wall, a cluster of vibrant red spider lilies bloomed.

On the right side of the yard, two tall magnolia trees stood with a wooden swing set strung between them. The swing swayed gently in the breeze, occasionally creaking as it moved.

"This way, please."

masked figures led the way, while Benson respectfully ushered Natalie and Marcus

in a classical style, from the carved wooden furniture to the intricate latticework on the windows. It was evident that the owners had a

Mark, please have a seat. I'll prepare some tea

into their seats. They remained completely covered,

entrance, the man hadn't spoken another

silence. Soon, Benson returned with tea. "Madam, Mark, please

"Thank you."

Natalie accepted it politely.

Marcus, however, remained silent.

look at him, only to realize that he

his gaze, she saw it—a small

to speak privately with the patients."

the masked figures

lightly on the table. At the signal, Benson followed Marcus

time once the room was empty save for the three of them. "The

teacup down. "I need to see her true condition

head to toe. I can't

He stood and pressed a switch on the wall.

"Let's go upstairs."

the first time. Unlike the man, her voice wasn't hoarse-but it was undeniably weary and

her

man nor the woman had questioned Natalie's identity ever since she arrived. They hadn't doubted her, tested her,

Something felt amiss.

nothing, merely following the woman

had no windows. It was completely dark without

on.

them and turned on

room and slowly began removing

heavy disguise, she wore a long white

her ankles. The fabric

figure, making it difficult to see any abnormalities

the artificial layers on her head

her true

Natalie froze.

you..." Her lips parted as if to ask, "Are you Marcus'

But she hesitated.

She covered her mouth, stifling a sob,

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