The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 479 Someone Has to Pay the Price

Without a moment's pause, Marcus nodded and poured tea for Wesley. "Father, I accept all your conditions. Rest assured, I won't mention anything to Mom."

"Excellent," Wesley said. "I didn't think our discussion would flow so well."

The moment he stopped talking, Wesley's eyes reddened. "For all these years, even though I've gone with your mother to every possible doctor, it's my fault she's endured so much pain.

"I've failed as a husband and as a father. Now that I've consented to divorce your mother, it's time for me to take the necessary steps."

"Father, please be careful. Mom wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you." Marcus gazed intently at Wesley.

From their exchange, Marcus understood his father's intentions. Still, he didn't attempt to dissuade him. In this situation, someone needed to bear the consequences, and that person had to be the one pulling the strings-Cassie.

All he could do was urge Wesley to avoid endangering himself and not risk his life for someone as treacherous as Cassie.

Marcus made sure there were people discreetly watching over Wesley and ready to step in when needed.

"I understand, Marcus. Thank you."

"Of course, Father. We're family." Marcus lifted the teacup and finished the tea in one swift motion. "I'm planning to marry Natalie. I hope that when the wedding takes place, you and Mom will be there to bless Natalie and me."

"Alright, I promise you." Wesley's eyes welled up with tears. Hearing his son's words, he felt more determined to value his life as he pursued his desires. "Thank you, Marcus."

"If there's nothing more, Father, I'll head back now."

"Go on. I'll stay here a bit longer."

gave a slight nod, and then

the seat Marcus had just vacated. "Mr. Wesley, you

a favor. Please look after Laura for me. She's not in the best health and still

so consider this payment for taking

you spend more time with Laura? Due to the years of torment from Umbrahex, Laura has struggled with feelings of insecurity. She often doesn't eat or sleep well and fears she might transform into a monster one day and be

Mr. Langton have healed her,

Walkers are a large family with many children. Even though your five brothers might put some pressure on Marcus, I'm at

as Marcus treats me well. We Walkers are fair people, and

had anticipated what Wesley was about to say, she added, "And rest assured, as long as Marcus is with me, I will ensure he never experiences any hardship. My parents will shower him with love, and my five brothers will

from her; he merely hoped she would look after Laura more attentively. How did the conversation shift to

kind of promise typically made by a man to a woman's

Noticing his silence, Natalie

worry. I'll take Laura to my house for

so happens that

good friends and haven't met in

for them to reunite. Our family home is

attention and nodded quickly.

Mr. Wesley. Is there anything else you need? If not, I'll get back

head. Then, he promptly slid the card back

need. I've already been paid for taking care of Laura's health,"

a soft smile, declining Wesley's offer

added, "I have things to attend to now. I'll bring Laura back to my family once her health improves slightly. Until then, I won't let any strangers or unreliable

to your charity efforts. When you and Marcus eventually marry, I will prepare a separate gift for the occasion.