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.

and sweet, which was a stark contrast to the cold and distant demeanor she had when she first returned to the Walker

this change with a tiny sense of unease, thinking

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

she found Charlene already washed up and asleep on the bed. She had

alone, Natalie had her stay in her

about Charlene bearing a striking resemblance to the woman in the photo. She was clearly a close

they didn't

based on Marcus' words, she was sure Charlene was

traits could indeed

wash up, changed into her pajamas, and lay down

unfamiliar people. Growing up, she had only ever shared a

stuffed toy Walter had won for her placed

up her phone and

dear girlfriend," he'd

as she replied, "Goodnight, my

next moment, Marcus' message came through. "Why aren't you asleep

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

"I'm thinking

Natalie's smile deepened in the dark. She typed, "If you sleep, you can see

longing. I'd

early. You

"Nat, you should sleep early

Natalie: "Alright, goodnight."

Marcus: "Goodnight."

Natalie turned off her phone, placed it

off to sleep.

...

day, Natalie was awakened

"I'm hungry."

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

her, then closed her eyes again. After

sleep

Was it because I moved around too much in my sleep?" Charlene adored beautiful women, and Natalie's appearance fit her aesthetic perfectly. Since they met, she had been