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.

time, and since I had been following his instructions on controlling the

you don't need to worry,"

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

say all that to Laura," Natalie

she led them to the medical room and paused. "Wait here for a

cotton dress, and though Natalie had cut her hair short, Connie

had even asked Natalie for permission to apply light

Grandpa Charles here. Are you ready to see him?" Natalie asked

I'm

Wesley and the Holden family.

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

him in," Laura said, taking a deep

replied with

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

with the strong scent of herbs, which was overwhelming for Charles, given his age. As soon as Sheldon saw Laura, he let

vet everyone who entered the Holden family back then. It's my fault you suffered so much all these years," Sheldon cried, bowing his head

is all my fault,"

doing? Get up," Laura urged, flustered by

one could have predicted how ruthless Cassie would be, and none of

It's not your fault." Laura reassured him as she quickly stepped forward and helped

not control his emotions and

you

With Sheldon crying

stepped forward. "Sheldon, stop crying and come take a