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.

attire and hurried forward to gently separate Laura from Marcus'

don't cry," Wesley comforted her before addressing Marcus. "Marcus, please try to understand your mother. This illness has worn her down so much that she doesn't feel

he continued. "Marcus, go downstairs with Dr. Elim first. After I help your mother calm

witnessed his mother's current state, but he could imagine

had once remarked that Marcus embodied the finest qualities of his parents, and his resemblance to them

true appearance was visible, and as expected, Marcus

room. Behind them, Laura's stifled sobs and Wesley's soothing voice

downstairs landing, they found Charles already seated on the couch. In the corner, Sheldon and Connie were once again huddled

spotted Natalie and Marcus approaching, she hurried over to Natalie, tears streaming down her face. "Dr.

Connie's words

family for some time and had fully absorbed their

Mr. Holden Senior, he's even more unfortunate. For all these years, Mr.

tissue. "They've finally reunited. From now

Elim..." Connie whimpered, stepping forward to embrace

Natalie into his arms with a sudden

walk with me," Marcus said,

firmly, clearly holding

walked with Marcus

their view, Marcus wrapped

voice

hugging him around

tell everyone you're not just my assistant, but

replied, shaking his head. "They trust you as you are now. If you change back, they might doubt you. I'm just feeling down and need @hug. A hug

patted Marcus' back, one gentle pat at

as if calming a