The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 467 Waited for 20 Years

Lucy didn't dare meet Marcus' gaze. She kneeled on the floor, her eyes red and swollen.

"Mr. Holden, I had no choice back then. Cassie's the eldest daughter of the Holden family. She was powerful, well-connected, and secretly gathering her forces. If I didn't obey her, she would have had me killed."

Tears streamed down Lucy's face as she pleaded, "But I swear that I never poisoned your mother. That was done by a rogue sorceress. I don't know her name, but I remember Cassie showing her great respect.

"Mr. Holden, the Maine family is nothing compared to the Holden family. We don't have the status or power to resist. If I didn't comply, my entire family would have suffered for it.

"And... I never even liked Adam. It was Cassie who orchestrated everything to control me, forcing me and Adam together."

"Lucy, think carefully before you answer." Marcus lifted his gaze slightly, his icy stare piercing through her.

"Does what you just said match what you said earlier?"

There was disgust in Marcus' eyes as he said, "Noah, take her away. If you can't get the answers, don't bother coming back."

"Yes, Mr. Holden." Noah grabbed Lucy by the hair and dragged her out without hesitation.

Natalie put down her fork. "I'm done eating."

"Nat, do you think I was too cruel?" Marcus turned to her. Earlier, he had held back as much as possible in front of Lucy, keeping his ruthless nature in check. He had even spoken relatively politely.

But he was worried that Natalie would be afraid of him.

Natalie smiled. "Was that cruel? Then I guess you aren't as ruthless as people say."

"Hmm?" Marcus was surprised for a moment, then chuckled softly. The unease in his heart dissipated.

Lucy is here, Laura should get a chance

"Alright."

and Natalie left the inn's

stayed with her at night. But in

She looked much better,

yet, but her complexion was no longer deathly pale. He also said that her skin would regain a healthy, rosy glow with a little

genuinely happy, and it showed in her expression-so much

saw Natalie and Marcus enter, she beamed and waved

on her

those past grudges and regrets didn't seem as

on, she wanted to live each day happily with her son and future daughter-in-law by

to return to Holden Residence. She loved The Herbalist's Sanctuary and wanted to stay, helping Federrick cultivate

long nightmare, she found it impossible to face him. Even though he had never loved Cassie, the thought

her

said in a low voice as he stepped forward. "But Cassie

She remained warm and kind as she said, "Marcus, all I want is for you to be happy. No matter what happens, always

ет

or bitterness?" Marcus sat by her bed, gazing deeply into her eyes. "All these years, we were separated. You endured excruciating pain day after

I... I grew up with Grandpa,

for 'going on a trip' and

that Lucy is here, do you want to see

was silent for a long time. Finally, she exhaled a heavy breath and said,

heart. Otherwise, I wouldn't

"Perhaps your father did nothing wrong-but I can't face him the way I used

no way to feel

will you understand if I divorce your