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."

left the inn's

and Natalie stayed with her at night. But

looked much better,

her complexion was no longer deathly pale. He also said that her skin

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

enter, she beamed and waved them over.

night, while Federrick was performing acupuncture on her and letting Natalie observe, they had chatted for

to be alive. All those past grudges and regrets didn't

day happily with her son and future daughter-in-law

to Holden Residence. She loved The Herbalist's

she found it impossible to face him. Even though he had never loved Cassie, the thought of Cassie drugging him and trying

made her

voice as he stepped forward. "But

"Marcus, all I want is for you to be happy. No matter what

ет

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

with Grandpa, envying

'going on a

now that Lucy is here, do you

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

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

face him the way I used to. After Cassie drugged him, I

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

if