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.

I'll get some rest. Goodnight, Hector." Her smile was warm and sweet, which was a stark contrast to the cold and distant demeanor she had when

change with a tiny sense of unease, thinking that her behavior seemed a bit

that. She just waved to Hector and cheerfully returned to her room that was adjacent to Marcus', with Hector's room on the other side. The three of them stayed close to each

she found Charlene already washed up and asleep on the bed. She had brought Charlene back, while

leaving Charlene alone, Natalie had her stay in her

and thought that Walter wasn't wrong about Charlene bearing a striking resemblance to the woman in the photo. She was clearly a close

as they didn't

she was sure Charlene was a descendant of the

traits could indeed skip

changed into her pajamas, and

Growing up,

soundly, with the stuffed toy Walter had won for her placed beside her pillow,

her phone and saw

dear

lips curved upward as she replied, "Goodnight, my dear

next moment, Marcus' message came through.

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

"I'm thinking of

dark. She typed, "If you sleep, you can see me in

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

bed early. You can hold

"Nat, you should sleep

Natalie: "Alright, goodnight."

Marcus: "Goodnight."

their chat, Natalie turned off her phone, placed it under her

off to sleep.

...

was awakened by

"I'm hungry."

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

After a while, she opened them

you sleep on the bed

women, and Natalie's appearance fit her aesthetic perfectly. Since they met, she