The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 680 They'll Never Know

Natalie and Marcus strolled through a few streets, hand in hand. They stopped by a supermarket to grab some bottled water, chatting casually as they walked.

"There aren't many people left in this county," Natalie said. "Most of the workforce has already moved away, and there aren't any real resources here, either.

"Our team did some research, and in the end, I decided not to invest. Mr. Langton never expected anything in return. He just wanted to help whoever he could.

"But big projects like this take a lot of time, money, and effort, not to mention the endless back-and-forth with government departments. So, we gave it up.

"Mr. Langton said if he's no longer around, we can keep the charity work going if we want. But if we don't, we can gradually step away too.

"All of us want to keep it going, but it depends on what we're able to do in the future. Things can change so quickly, no one can promise it'll always stay the same."

"Yeah," Marcus replied, lacing his fingers through hers. "Nat, you've already done so much. Honestly, I don't like Ashford Vale.

"I couldn't care less if the people there live or die, but because it matters to you, I'm willing to do it with you."

Natalie nodded. "I know. And the fact that you'd go that far for me already means a lot. Thank you, Marcus."

"Nat, if you want to go herb-hunting, let's rest tonight and head out tomorrow. As for Lynette, Sue, and Ann, let Elijah take them. We're still on our honeymoon, remember? Say yes, okay?"

Natalie thought it over for a moment, then nodded. "Okay. Let's treat it like our honeymoon and go look for herbs. I'll send Elijah the contact info and address. He can handle the rest."

"Perfect." Marcus lit up instantly. Right there, in the middle of the street, he pulled Natalie into his arms. "Thank you, Nat."

"I should be thanking you," Natalie said with a smile. "Without you, dealing with Ashford Vale would've taken a lot more time and effort.

"I'm a woman, and no matter how tough I act, I wouldn't have been able to keep those men under control. And honestly, I'm not that ruthless to begin with.

"You saved me a lot of trouble. Our honeymoon's nothing like other people's. I know it's been tough on you."

Marcus didn't say anything. He just held her tighter.

embracing quietly in the street, until Natalie's phone rang. She pulled

hadn't updated the contact

to mind, so

you and Marcus get Sheldon's email?" Laura's gentle, loving voice came through

for a few years. He told us not to worry about

sighed on the

now, out of nowhere, he runs off overseas. If we end

Phelps is happy, that's what matters," Natalie

it was a good thing that

a way of healing the soul. And

finally found someone he truly loved, that would be a rare kind of

blaming Sheldon, and I don't think he's doing anything wrong. It's just a bit bittersweet," Laura said with another

going

replied, smiling. "You

ever gives you a hard time, you let me

good to me. He hasn't mistreated me

hear. Since you both got Sheldon's email, I won't keep you from your honeymoon any longer," Laura said gently. "Let me know when you're coming back.

Mom, get some rest. It's

early, too.

"Good night, Mom."

ended the call and turned to Wesley,

didn't tell them the truth,"

told her everything, that Sheldon had taken Cassie with him to die. He had made Wesley

waited until after Marcus and Natalie's wedding before choosing to end both

too close. Deep down, he still

he did it, he made arrangements for everything-emails scheduled to be sent every year,

locations.