The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 473 Begging to Leave the Holden Family

Natalie's gaze was calm and steady, carrying a quiet strength that seemed to

pierce through the soul. It took Charles a moment to register her presence after she called out to him.

"Nattie, you're here," Charles finally said, his voice soft and weary.

Natalie nodded gently. "Yes, I'm here to pass on a message from Laura. She wants you to come see her."

Charles nodded slowly. "Alright, I'll go see Laura. Give me a moment."

"Of course," Natalie replied, standing patiently beneath the window.

Soon, Sheldon appeared, supporting Charles as they walked out to meet her. "Nattie, let's go," Charles said.

"Ms. Walker, I'm sorry," Sheldon said, his eyes red and swollen, clearly from recent tears. "It's my fault for failing to do my job properly all those years ago. I let Ms. Cassie take advantage of the situation and control so many people in the estate."

"It's my fault that Mrs. Holden and Mr. Marcus were separated for so long. And it's my fault that Mrs. Holden suffered all these years," Sheldon continued, his voice breaking as he began to sob. "I'm the one to blame. I'm the one who deserves to die!"

"That's enough," Charles interrupted, his tone firm but not unkind. "Sheldon, wallowing in guilt won't change anything. The damage has been done, and no amount of regret can undo it."

"If you want to apologize, do it to Laura. Don't burden Natalie with this," Charles added.

"Yes, Mr. Holden Senior. I understand," Sheldon said, wiping away his tears. After the hypnosis, he had remembered everything, and the weight of his guilt had become unbearable.

Hector had tried to comfort him, saying it was not his fault, but Sheldon could not shake the feeling of responsibility. As the Holden family's butler, he had failed to protect Laura from Cassie's cruelty. He, Charles, and Wesley had all been hypnotized, their memories altered, and they had lived in ignorant bliss while Laura suffered.

Sheldon wished he could have taken Laura's place, enduring the torment of Umbrahex instead. Nonetheless, there was no use dwelling on the what-ifs. "Nattie, how is Laura doing? Is she better?" Charles asked as they walked.

since I had been following his instructions on controlling the

don't need

I not worry?" Charles said, his eyes welling up with tears. "It's the Holden family's fault. Cassie is a monster, and when

Charles, you can say all that to Laura," Natalie said

the medical room and paused. "Wait here for a moment. I'll help Laura get

cotton dress, and though

asked Natalie for permission to apply light makeup

Grandpa Charles here. Are you ready to see

nodded. "Yes, I'm

Holden family. She was not ready to face

Marcus, Laura had privately asked Natalie to bring Charles over after Marcus left. Now that Charles

ready. Please invite him in," Laura said, taking a deep breath. "There are some things I need to discuss

bring him in," Natalie replied

by Sheldon. It was the first time they had stepped into the room since arriving at The Herbalist's

herbs, which was overwhelming for Charles, given his age. As soon as

I'm so sorry. I failed to vet everyone who entered the Holden family back then. It's my

This is all my fault,"

up," Laura urged, flustered by his

have predicted how ruthless Cassie would

your fault." Laura reassured him as she quickly

control his emotions and broke down

could you

temples feeling a headache coming on. With Sheldon crying like this, there was no way she could

crying and come take