The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 516 Abnormal

Hector said, "Does Marcus think he can treat you however he pleases? Taking you when he wants and discarding you just as easily. Are you that worthless to him?"

Natalie felt a bit guilty and coughed lightly. "Well... Hector, actually, I... never mind."

"I know, but I still stand by you," Hector replied. He was somewhat aware of the circumstances between Natalie and Marcus but had never spoken about it to preserve her dignity.

However, as a man, Marcus deserved some reprimanding-especially before he married Natalie. After marriage, they'd be a family, and scolding him would not be very possible.

"Alright. Nat, get some rest. Don't overthink it."

Hector reached out and ruffled her hair gently. "I talk too much at times. Don't take it to heart!"

She nodded obediently. She understood that Hector's words were out of concern for her. He stood up for her because of the misunderstandings Marcus had about her in the past.

However, after the misunderstandings were cleared, Marcus felt deeply remorseful and wanted nothing more than to make it up to her.

She wasn't one to cling to past grievances. To begin with, she had thought it was inappropriate when Grace asked her to seduce Marcus.

If she were in Marcus' shoes, faced with a man she had never met before-whose grandfather had sent him to seduce her-she would probably have the same reaction. After all, how decent could someone raised with such values be?

Therefore, she didn't harbor deep resentment toward Marcus over this matter.

Because of Grace's words, she had consciously kept her distance from Marcus, not wanting to get entangled with him.

Marcus' aloofness back then was actually beneficial for both of them.

"Hector, I understand. It's all in the past. I just want to look forward and be happy

in the future." She smiled gently. "Do you have a girlfriend yourself?"

Hector immediately took a step back. "Nat, it's late. You should rest."

She couldn't help but chuckle at his reaction. Since returning to the Walker residence, she only noticed Sky having special feelings for Emma. She hadn't seen or heard about her other brothers having girlfriends.

Perhaps after matters in Amberton were settled, she could indulge in some gossip when she returned.

which was a stark contrast to the cold and distant demeanor

with a tiny sense of unease, thinking that

was adjacent to Marcus', with Hector's room on the other side. The three of them stayed close

had brought Charlene back, while Walter stayed behind to

comfortable leaving Charlene alone, Natalie had her stay in

a while and thought that Walter wasn't wrong about Charlene bearing a

daughter or granddaughter was uncertain, as they didn't know the age of the woman

on Marcus' words, she was sure Charlene was a

could indeed

her gaze, went to wash up, changed into her pajamas,

wasn't accustomed to sharing a bed with unfamiliar people. Growing up, she

the bed, Charlene slept soundly, with the stuffed toy Walter had won for her

phone and

dear girlfriend,"

she replied, "Goodnight, my

came through.

lying down. What about you? Why aren't you

"I'm thinking

She typed, "If you sleep, you can

in dreams only amplifies my longing. I'd much rather

go to bed early. You can hold

"Nat, you should

Natalie: "Alright, goodnight."

Marcus: "Goodnight."

Natalie turned off her phone,

off to sleep.

...

day, Natalie was awakened

"I'm hungry."

her. "It's 12:00 pm. Time to

her, then closed her eyes again. After a

sleep

moved around too much in my sleep?" Charlene adored beautiful women, and Natalie's appearance fit her