The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 426 They Think It's Simpler to Move Past Hatred Than Love

Laura was crying uncontrollably, struggling to back away. But Marcus clung to her hand and wouldn't release his grip.

"I'm your son," Marcus said deliberately. "Since I was little, I've always wanted to meet you, Mom. As soon as I entered Scarlet Hill Residence, I recognized you and Dad.

"There were so many things about me displayed on the walls. Surely, there were photos as well, right? But you both had already removed them beforehand."

Laura was taken aback. It took her a while to gather her thoughts.

"You knew right from the start, didn't you?" she asked.

Marcus nodded, "Yes, I realized it as soon as I arrived. But since you chose not to acknowledge me, I went along with it and acted like I didn't know. After that, when you asked Elim to tell me to leave, I understood you didn't want to see me.

"No matter what, you are my mother, and I will always be your son. You carried me lovingly for ten months and went through the intense pain of childbirth. I could never dislike or fear you."

Tears streamed down Laura's face as her voice quivered with emotion.

"Do you resent me for telling you not to call off the engagement when I called you before?" she asked, her voice breaking. "I spoke harshly then, and regretted it the moment I hung up. I can't control myself when this illness flares up. Marcus, I'm truly sorry. I shouldn't have been so tough on you."

Laura began to cry once more. Marcus hugged her gently and reassured her, "It's not contagious. Don't be scared."

"Let go of me. Let me go," Laura said, struggling in his arms. "You, let me go."

Despite knowing it wasn't contagious, fear gripped her. The illness was unpredictable, and she worried that one day, by some unforeseen circumstance, it might become contagious.

What would she do then? She could endure the suffering herself, but she couldn't bear the thought of her family experiencing such pain.

"Marcus, let go of your mother," Wesley interjected, arriving just in time.

into his usual home attire and hurried forward to gently separate Laura

addressing Marcus. "Marcus, please try to understand your mother. This illness has worn her down so much that she doesn't feel like herself anymore. She's terrified

he continued. "Marcus, go downstairs with Dr. Elim first. After I help your mother calm down, we'll join

to argue. He hadn't witnessed his mother's

of his parents, and his resemblance to them was so strong

his disguise, his true appearance was visible, and as expected,

her out of the room. Behind

couch. In the corner, Sheldon and Connie were once again huddled together, tears

Connie spotted Natalie and Marcus approaching, she hurried over to

Holden... she's so unfortunate..." Connie's words momentarily left Natalie at a loss

family for

is unfortunate too," Connie continued to cry. "And Mr. Holden Senior, he's even more unfortunate. For all these years, Mr. Holden

offering Connie a tissue. "They've finally reunited.

whimpered, stepping

Marcus pulled Natalie into his

a walk with me,"

Natalie's hand firmly,

nodded and walked with Marcus

their view, Marcus

his voice quivering.

said softly, hugging him around the

I'll tell everyone you're not just my assistant,

I'm just feeling down and need @hug. A hug will make me feel better. Nat, I'm easy to please.

patted Marcus' back, one gentle pat at

if