The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 480 In a Good Relationship, Selfless Love Prevails

Marcus' gaze was icy as he held Natalie's hand, continuing to walk along the stone path. "I've discovered Cassie's location. My team will gradually inform my father."

He continued, "Cassie's moved a lot of assets over the years, making it tough to catch her. But it doesn't matter. Sooner or later, her obsession will lead her to resurface."

Natalie took a deep breath, momentarily unsure of what to say.

"Nat, are you regretting being with me?" Marcus paused, fixing his unblinking stare on her, his eyes lowered. "Does my family's situation make you uncomfortable?"

Hector had put Charles, Sheldon, and Wesley under hypnosis. Despite his promise not to disclose any details without Marcus' consent, he also had to hide it from Natalie.

However, Natalie was clever. She didn't need Hector to spell things out, her sharp observations during their interactions allowed her to piece together most of the events.

Marcus felt a bit anxious. "Nat, will you think less of me because of what Cassie has done?"

He pursed his lips tightly. Although no one had spoken to him, his mind was racing with wild thoughts. He understood that Natalie was tough, but anyone would be irritated by such revolting situations.

Especially since Cassie had disappeared and her whereabouts were unknown, he couldn't relax until she was located.

"Marcus, we're in a relationship. If everything goes as planned, we should consider getting married someday." Natalie paused in her steps. "Are you seriously not going to share your true feelings with me?"

"No one prompted me," Marcus replied with a sigh of relief. "Nat, I want to give you the very best. I want your time with me to be filled with pure happiness and joy, not burdened by all these complicated issues."

"A true partner doesn't constantly expect the other to make sacrifices while taking everything for granted," Natalie said, giving Marcus' cheek a playful pinch.

She continued, "We can only deepen our relationship when we're on equal footing, supporting and understanding each other. Marcus, in a relationship, we're equals. No one is above or below the other. Love makes you want to indulge me, and love also makes me eager to stand by your side.

men, when they were struggling financially, had their first wives by their side, enduring tough times and building a life together from nothing. Yet,

numerous instances of this happening. Interestingly, many devoted lovers actually hail

birth parents are like that, and so are yours. When it comes to us, if you fall for someone else, I won't bother you. I'll gracefully step aside, wishing you a joyful and lasting marriage. And I'll also hope you're infertile but

Marcus' brow immediately knitted together. By the time she finished speaking,

have brushed it off. However, when Natalie uttered it, he felt a

"Nat, if I ever betray you, I'll

betray me, you wouldn't need to do

easily, but when I do, it's forever." Marcus spoke to Natalie with deep sincerity."I

her eyes

grinned. Truthfully, she was

of men's promises, yet

never outright dismissed or

In

them. Tyler

promises before, but the

Marcus simply because she had mistreated

feelings and turned

betrayal, Marcus could be honest and genuine with her, she could end things on

to discuss matters

Marcus noticed Natalie smiling, he realized she didn't believe him. However, that was irrelevant. She was his, and he felt

the stone path winding through the herbs in The Herbalist's Sanctuary until Joshua dispatched someone to

the guesthouse, they chose to head to Federrick's cozy

small courtyard, instead of herbs, gardenias flourished. When in bloom, their scent filled the entire courtyard, and when not, the garden remained a

door of Federrick's house stood open, revealing a table laden with dishes that were all