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.

I had been following

well, so 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

all that

led them to the medical room and paused. "Wait here for a moment. I'll help

where Laura was already dressed and prepared with Connie's help. She wore a soft ivory cotton dress, and though Natalie had cut her hair short, Connie had styled it beautifully, making

Natalie for permission to apply light

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

"Yes, I'm ready.

and the Holden family. She was not ready to face Wesley yet, but she knew she had to see

Natalie to bring Charles over after Marcus left.

taking a deep breath. "There are some things I

him in," Natalie replied with

supported by Sheldon. It was the first time they had stepped into the room

his age. As soon as Sheldon saw Laura, he let

Holden family back then. It's my fault you suffered so much all these years," Sheldon cried, bowing his

my fault," he

Get up," Laura urged, flustered

ruthless Cassie would be, and none

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

Sheldon could not control his emotions

you please

feeling a headache coming on. With Sheldon crying like this, there was no way she could have a proper conversation with

crying