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.

some rest. Goodnight, Hector." Her smile was warm and sweet, which was a stark contrast to the cold

of unease, thinking that her behavior seemed

cheerfully returned to her room that was adjacent to Marcus', with Hector's room on the other side.

had brought Charlene back, while Walter stayed

Natalie had her stay in her

about Charlene bearing a striking resemblance to the woman

a daughter or granddaughter was uncertain, as they didn't know

was sure Charlene was a descendant of the

traits could

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

bed with unfamiliar people. Growing up, she had only ever

won for her

up her phone and saw a message from

dear

she replied, "Goodnight,

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

washing up and lying down.

"I'm thinking

typed, "If you sleep, you

amplifies my longing. I'd much rather hold my girlfriend for

go to bed early. You can

you should sleep early

Natalie: "Alright, goodnight."

Marcus: "Goodnight."

turned off her phone, placed it under her pillow, and

off to sleep.

...

next day, Natalie was awakened by Charlene

"I'm hungry."

her. "It's 12:00 pm.

closed her eyes again. After a

sleep on the

in my sleep?" Charlene adored beautiful women, and Natalie's appearance fit her aesthetic perfectly. Since they met, she