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.

until Natalie's phone rang. She pulled it out and glanced at the screen.

the contact name after

at Marcus, who didn't seem to mind, so

and Marcus get Sheldon's email?" Laura's gentle,

told us not to worry about him and even said that if he meets someone he

sighed on the other

always used to say he wanted to retire somewhere quiet in the countryside, and now, out of nowhere, he runs off overseas. If we end up missing

as long as Mr. Phelps is happy, that's what

genuinely thought it was a good

soul. And who knew, maybe

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

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

added, "Nat, how's the honeymoon going

great time," Natalie replied, smiling. "You don't need

gives you a hard time, you

to me. He

keep you from your honeymoon any longer," Laura said gently. "Let me know when you're coming back.

good! Mom, get some rest. It's

You two rest early, too. Good

"Good night, Mom."

Holden Residence, Laura ended the call

didn't tell them the

him to die. He

Marcus and Natalie's wedding before choosing to end both his

too close. Deep down, he still hadn't been able

he made arrangements for everything-emails scheduled to be sent every year, along with postcards and small gifts

locations.