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

"Alright."

left the inn's dining

with her at night. But in the mornings,

had already freshened up. She looked much better, and there was now even warmth

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

showed in her expression-so much so that she could

and Marcus enter, she beamed and waved them

on her and letting Natalie observe, they had chatted for

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

live each day happily

Holden Residence. She loved The Herbalist's Sanctuary and wanted

hadn't seen Wesley yet. After that long nightmare, she found it impossible to face him. Even though he had never loved Cassie, the thought of Cassie drugging

made her

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

didn't change, She remained warm and kind as she said, "Marcus, all I want is for you to be happy. No matter what happens, always put your safety first. Never let yourself fall into

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bed, gazing deeply into her eyes. "All these years, we were separated. You

up with Grandpa, envying

both for 'going on a trip' and leaving me

is here, do you want to

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

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

can't face him the way I used to. After Cassie drugged him, I don't even know if

way to feel at ease again.

you understand if