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.

go see Laura. Since Lucy is here, Laura

"Alright."

left

with her at night. But in the mornings, she came to the inn for

She looked much better, and there was now even warmth in her

but her complexion was no longer deathly pale. He also said that her skin would regain a healthy,

it showed in her

she beamed and waved them over. "Marcus, Nat,

was performing acupuncture on her and letting Natalie observe, they had chatted for a long

those past grudges and

to live each day happily with her son

She loved The Herbalist's Sanctuary

though he had never loved Cassie, the thought of Cassie drugging him and trying to

her

brought back," Marcus said in a low voice as he stepped forward. "But Cassie has disappeared. I have people searching for

you to be happy. No matter what happens, always

ет

by her bed, gazing deeply into her eyes. "All these years, we were separated. You endured excruciating pain day after day until

grew up with Grandpa, envying other children who had

both for 'going on a trip'

here,

for a long time. Finally, she exhaled a heavy breath

course, I have resentment in my heart. Otherwise, I wouldn't have stayed away from your

nothing wrong-but I can't face him the way I used to. After Cassie drugged

heart, there's no way to feel at ease again. Dark, terrifying thoughts

you understand if I