The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 455 The First Visit to the Holden Family

Laura froze in shock.

Marcus furrowed his brows. "Didn't you see the trending news, Mom?"

She shook her head and uttered, "I've been unwell for so long. I never had the strength to concern myself with those things. Your father would bring things up now and then, but not often.

"That's why I don't really know what's been happening with the Walkers. And since I haven't seen much of Mrs. Walker over the years, there's a lot I don't know.

It didn't matter at the time. I just want to apologize, Marcus."

Laura let out a sigh. "I'm really sorry, Marcus. Will you forgive me?"

"It's okay. I don't blame you," Marcus said without hesitation. "Once you're feeling better, I'll tell you everything you want to know. What matters most now is following Nat's treatment.

"You've been through so much, Mom."

"Thank you for forgiving me, Marcus." Laura gently grasped Marcus' hand as she added, "I thought you'd never forgive me... that you'd resent me forever.

"But now, seeing how well you've turned out and how you have Nat by your side, I feel relieved."

"Yes, Nat is incredible. I misunderstood her before, and I regret it. But that's in the past. Now, we're happy together, and the future is ours to build."

The two talked for a while, their bond quietly mending, until Natalie came back with the water.

"Laura, let me help you freshen up first. Once you're feeling better, you'll need a herbal bath."

As Natalie wiped Laura's face and hands, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "What kind of hallucinations did you have?"

At her question, Laura's complexion paled. She remained silent for a while before finally speaking.

before Marcus' father and I were together. Nat, Marcus, do you

"Yes."

in unison. For Natalie, it was about gaining knowledge in an

lip lightly, collecting herself as she sorted

day Wesley first took her home to Holden Residence. Since he had mentioned it beforehand, Charles and Cassie were

with displeasure, and Charles didn't look

with Laura. A warm smile spread across

on the other

frowned almost immediately. He snapped, "What's your problem, Cassie? I bring my girlfriend home, and you can't even

to her feet, her voice rising in anger. "I'm your sister, Wesley! And you're yelling at

retorted. "Sheldon, take Cassie

stepped forward and

awkward silence settled over the room. Laura felt out of place, her unease growing. She shot Wesley a pleading look, and he quickly offered her a warm smile in

since she was a kid. Don't let

a fight before you got here. She's just venting her anger on you. Don't let it get to you. She cools off as fast as

an awkward smile, unsure how

to ask-when do you think would be the right time for the wedding? Oh, and if your parents have any requests, just let us know. Our family is happy to

I don't have

II

She thought he had already

A child raised in an orphanage should never

a car exhibition, and he had been smitten at first glance.

she understood the divide between them all too well. To him,

Vl.not

thrill-something that would lose its shine once someone more fitting came

was thoughtful, patient, and deeply sincere. Over time, without realizing it, Laura

yes to Wesley, but uncertainty gnawed at her. Falling in love