The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 508 The Owner of That Number

Laura was clearly upset. Charles quickly got up to steady her. "Laura, don't get worked up-sit down."

Her gaze turned cold. She took a deep breath to suppress the anger and resentment rising within her.

"Sorry. My emotions got the best of me. If my tone was harsh or my words unpleasant, I ask for your forgiveness, Father. I'm tired, so I'll rest now."

Without letting him touch her, Laura stepped aside and quickly left the guestroom. Because she was still recovering, she continued to stay in the pharmacy under Connie's care. When Charles wasn't around, she was calm and composed. But once she saw him, her emotions would suddenly turn.

As she turned away, her eyes filled with tears. She knew exactly what Wesley was planning to do—but she also knew she couldn't stop him.

She and Marcus had been separated for so many years, tormented by Umbrahex until she was barely recognizable as a human.

Wesley had accompanied her through every treatment, wishing he could bear the pain for her, living like an ascetic, having no intimacy for years.

Charles had raised Marcus in their absence, but if not for Cassie poisoning her with Umbrahex, she would never have been separated from Marcus in the first place. She could have fulfilled her role as a mother.

In the end, Laura couldn't hold back her tears. They fell before she could stop them.

"Laura, what's wrong?" Connie had just come to look for her. Seeing Laura's red eyes and the tears falling down her cheeks, she hurried forward in concern.

"I'm fine," Laura said, quickly wiping her face. "Don't tell Nat or Marcus." "Are you really okay, Laura?"

"I really am. Don't worry about me." Laura forced a smile. "Nat and Marcus went to Amberton. I don't want them to worry. Once I'm better, I'll go back to Dithoria and open a flower shop. When Nat and Marcus get married, I'll help take care of their kids.

"Not being there to raise Marcus has always been my biggest regret. I've been a poor excuse for a mother."

If she had suffered the same torment under Umbrahex for years, she wasn't sure she would have survived. Laura's strength wasn't something just

hugged her. "Oh, and Charlotte's coming to visit. She should arrive tomorrow. When she does, I'll need your help

"Got it."

downplayed her hardships. Even after

"Go rest, Laura."

You get

"I will."

back to the pharmacy. After watching her fall asleep, Connie turned off the lights and stepped out. As she did, she pulled out her phone and

"Ms. Walker, I just got this message. Can you take a look and

quickly called her. "Connie, call that number right now. Ask what they

"Yes, Ms. Walker."

times before someone picked up. The voice on the other end was hoarse and grating, like a worn-out tape.

straight to the point. "Hello. You sent me a

investigating me," the caller said with a sinister laugh. "And sending people after me. What, do they care if Megan lives

see. "If you've got a problem with Ms. Walker, contact her directly.

meet me. Alone.

Got it? She comes

giving Connie a chance to respond, the caller hung

back. "Ms. Walker, the person said that he knows you've been investigating and sent people to catch him.

Sraspnet

and

so definitely a man. He wants to meet you alone, at the arcade on the third floor of Starlight Plaza

Walker, I don't think this guy has good intentions. You

understand." Natalie noted down the