The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 519 Do Not Grow Anything Useless

Natalie and Marcus saw that Laura was in good spirits, so they chatted with her for a while before leaving to prepare for the banquet held by the Remington family.

The Herbalist's Sanctuary was Natalie's home, and she had her own room there. However, since she wanted to stay close to Marcus, she chose to stay at a guesthouse next to his.

Now that it was time to get ready, Natalie brought Marcus to her room at The Herbalist's Sanctuary. Her room wasn't far from the medical room, tucked away behind a field of peonies.

"These peonies are used to make skincare products," she explained as they walked through the flower fields.

"Every flower, herb, and tree you see at The Herbalist's Sanctuary has a purpose. In other words, we don't grow anything useless here. We don't keep dead weight."

Marcus chuckled. "Does that mean the people at The Herbalist's Sanctuary should also be useful?"

"Not exactly." She smiled. "It's just that there are no useless people here. Everyone is highly skilled."

She then added, "We're here."

Natalie led him through the peony fields and down a small path. Soon, a sunflower field came into view, surrounding a quaint little house.

"This is my place."

She scanned her fingerprint on the digital lock, and the door opened. The interior was bright and spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room.

Outside, a sea of sunflowers stretched endlessly. There weren't too many furnishings, but everything was arranged in a way that felt warm and inviting.

One side of the living room had large windows that could be opened. Natalie walked over and pushed them open one by one, letting fresh air flow in. "Marcus, make yourself comfortable."

He stood at the doorway, noticing that she had changed into indoor slippers when she entered. However, the shoe cabinet by the entrance didn't have any men's slippers.

"There's no need to change your shoes. Just come in." She turned to him with a smile. "Sit anywhere you'd like. Someone comes by to clean every day."

"Alright."

He stepped inside and sat on the couch, taking in his surroundings. From the outside, the house didn't look too big-around 1,200 square feet-but inside, the living room felt open and airy.

She poured him a glass of water. "I'm going to change my clothes. Please give me a moment."

"Take your time."

were black or sporty, which Federrick disapproved of. In response,

clothes she designed for Nouvelle Zara. She had plenty of clothes, but because

adorned with shimmering details and paired it with a short cardigan. Her legs were long and slender, and the scars she had once carried from her time with the

now smooth and fair, instantly

out of the dress and into loose-fitting casual pants instead. This was someone else's

her hair into a simple ponytail. Slipping into

she was ready, she grabbed another bag and stepped out of the

made

with a slight smile. "I'm

"Yeah, let's go."

tactical jackets, sportswear,

of her that he had ever seen was at the banquet the Walkers threw for her. That night, she had

walking through the crowd, leaving an

locking the door,

at just how hidden and vast

left the manor, she leaned

me up when we

"Alright."

car, unfolded it, and draped

to make her more

"Sleep well."

eyes and soon drifted off into

on the other hand, wasn't tired. He pulled out his phone

and Sophia had

to discuss business matters, while

finding her biological parents

down and responded

Natalie shifting slightly in his arms. He gently held her a little closer, making sure

smoothly along the road, and the temperature

residence, Marcus softly called out to her, "Nat, we're