The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 507 Not All Feelings Are the Same

As Walter finished speaking, Natalie furrowed her brows again. "Walter, that's not what I meant."

"Nat, I won't bother you two." Marcus suddenly spoke up. "I'll wait outside."

"You don't have to go," Natalie said, reaching out to stop him. "I'm not taking your side just because you're my boyfriend. I'm just speaking based on the situation.

"Walter, I never distanced myself from you just because I got into a relationship. You were the one I chose from the orphanage and brought into the Langley family. We grew up together. What we share is different from what I have with Marcus. "And Marcus, you don't have to force yourself to walk away just because you're worried Walter and I might argue."

Natalie held Marcus' hand. She knew how jealous he could get and that no matter how jealous he was, he wouldn't lash out at her. He would just bottle it up, quietly struggling inside. Since she chose to be with him, she wouldn't let him spiral like that. That security a partner needs-she would give it to him.

"Walter, love and friendship don't conflict." Natalie looked at him seriously. "If there's ever a misunderstanding between us, I hope we clear it up right away. If you had a girlfriend, and you took her side in an argument with me, would you do it just because she's your girlfriend?"

Walter paused, then slowly shook his head. "No, I'd go by what's right."

"Exactly. And I'm doing the same. This has nothing to do with Marcus." Natalie pulled over a chair and sat down.

"Grace must stay in the police station. She can't be released. We've now obtained her phone and this photo album. All new evidence we find must be immediately submitted to the police.

"Grace's biggest concern is her biological daughter, Megan. And Megan is tied to the Umbrahex case involving Mrs. Holden, which makes Marcus a key person in this situation too. He doesn't need to leave. He can't leave."

Marcus gazed deeply at Natalie, his eyes filled with tenderness, warmth, and quiet gratitude. Yes, he had been jealous, but her words filled him with comfort and joy.

Walter, her defense of him still meant everything. He loved her, and even if it hurt, he was willing to step

line between friendship and love-and she hadn't let him down. At this moment, he

said Mr. Holden had to leave. He offered to go himself." His voice was full of self-reproach. "I'm sorry.

tone softening. "Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's

several items from Grace's study. One by one, he opened them and explained their origins

drinking the medicine Connie had prepared and undergoing acupuncture from Federrick, Laura lay down

from her body, and she was steadily recovering.

lay down, Sheldon knocked on her door. "Mrs. Holden, are you asleep?

Give me a moment. I'll

across from Charles. "Father, I heard that you wanted to speak with

had already divorced Wesley-and he had agreed to it—the paperwork hadn't been filed. But Marcus had already arranged

no longer Wesley's

feeling? Any better?" Charles had clearly aged in just a few days. There was a deep

feel much better, Father," Laura replied. "Federrick said I'll be able to live like a normal

her expression buoyed by a happiness she couldn't quite hide. After years of suffering under the torment of Umbrahex, each day

you know Wesley has gone back

"He said he had some things to take care of and would return once he was done

find Cassie. Did you know that?" Charles finally decided to open up. "I'm honestly worried he might do something to her. Laura, it took me a

brother and sister. I'm terrified that while I'm still alive, I'll witness them turn on

pain and suffering you've endured all these years, the separation from Marcus-I