The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 567 She Coaxed Him

After returning to their room, Natalie told Marcus to take a shower first. Meanwhile, she pulled a sleeping aid sachet from her bag, lit a stick of wood incense, and turned off all the lights except for a small night lamp.

Soon, Marcus stepped out of the bathroom. He was dressed in black pajamas, his hair still slightly damp. The top three buttons of his shirt were undone, revealing a glimpse of his chest.

"Nat, I'm done."

With only the dim night lamp turned on, she didn't get a good look at him as she hummed. "Lie down first. I'll take a shower and change as well."

"Alright."

"Marcus, did you dry your hair?"

"I did."

"Good." She stepped into the bathroom. She had brought her own pajamas as she rarely used hotel amenities when traveling.

Soon, she returned in simple yet comfortable bear-patterned pajamas. She lifted the blanket and slid into bed next to him.

Marcus had promised William he wouldn't touch Natalie before marriage. But even if he hadn't, this wasn't the time or place for such thoughts.

"Marcus, let me give you a massage." Lying beside him, she turned onto her side and gently pressed her fingers against his temples.

"Don't overthink it. I placed a sleeping aid sachet under the pillow and lit some incense. Along with my massage, you'll fall asleep quickly."

"Thank you." He closed his eyes, but the moment he did, his chest tightened. Every time he shut his eyes, he saw Charles lying in his arms.

Charles' final words echoed endlessly in his mind.

He missed him a lot.

"Marcus, don't think about anything. Just follow my lead," she said softly as soon as she noticed his body tremble slightly.

He hadn't been sleeping well. Whenever he closed his eyes, he would involuntarily shudder.

perhaps, he was simply lost in his

to Dithoria City with Grandma. That was the first time I saw the ocean," Natalie began in a gentle and soothing voice,

was so excited to see the ocean that I ran along the beach, collecting seashells and

bucket when I realized I had wandered too far

rushed in and pulled him out. Then, I tried to do

her to stay with

both gone. I searched for a bit,

rescuer. But that little girl... had a tough life. Without the boy's help, she would have struggled to survive. "Fortunately, she had his support.

and they became good friends. As for the boy,

now, her boyfriend is going through something incredibly painful. So, she's doing

so many mistakes. He had a chance to get along with the girl from

whisper. "The boy wasn't good. He was

saved him more than once. She even saved his grandfather. But now, his grandfather is

sorry, Nat. I'm so

He pulled Natalie into his arms

still have me, my parents, and my five

but he's been on good behavior. He told me he was working hard for an early release. He even said that once he's out he'll have a good talk with you and make sure you

also contacted Mr. Langton. He said Laura's health is improving,

better, Connie will bring her to Dithoria

sad. You have me. I promise I'll never leave you.

won't let you feel that pain

something deep inside him. He broke down and sobbed uncontrollably. It took him a long time to regain

I'm gone,

she whispered.

made him

endless once he started crying. Marcus was surprisingly

cry, she would let him. It was better to let it all out in one go than to keep

gently, she stroked his back. "Don't

"Marcus, I'm here."

soothing voice beside him, his sobs eventually quieted. As his tears stopped, exhaustion

sleep sachet and incense had