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.

changed into his usual home attire and hurried forward

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 that we might suffer the same fate, which is why she's

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

Marcus replied, not bothering to argue. He hadn't witnessed his mother's current state, but he

finest qualities of his parents, and his

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

glanced at Natalie, took hold of her wrist, and guided her out of the room. Behind them, Laura's stifled sobs and Wesley's

found Charles already seated on the couch. In the corner, Sheldon and

as Connie spotted Natalie and Marcus approaching, she hurried over

she's so unfortunate..." Connie's words momentarily left Natalie

for some time and had fully absorbed their

these years, Mr. Holden Senior had to look after Mr. Marcus while keeping the secret about Mr.

crying," Natalie said, offering Connie a tissue. "They've finally reunited. From

whimpered, stepping forward

surprise, Marcus pulled Natalie into his arms with a sudden

me," Marcus said,

firmly, clearly holding

Marcus outside. Once

their view, Marcus wrapped his arms

his voice quivering.

Natalie said softly, hugging him

not

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

softly patted Marcus' back, one gentle

as if