The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 339

As soon as Natalie saw Sophia's anxious expression, a wave of sorrow and guilt washed over her. What had Sophia done wrong?

Even if she had made a mistake by falsely claiming to have saved Marcus, she had never harmed anyone. Yet, she had suffered for so long at the hands of Emma, Sky, and Shane.

"Ms. Walker, what's wrong?" Sophia asked, growing increasingly uneasy as she noticed the redness in Natalie's eyes. She had already confessed to pretending to be Marcus' savior. Other than that, she had done nothing to harm anyone.

"Did I do something wrong again? Please don't scare me," she pleaded.

Natalie stepped forward and hugged her.

"I'm sorry," Natalie said, her voice hoarse. "I brought something with me for you to see. Sophia, you did nothing wrong. You have no reason to feel guilty. You say your mistake was claiming credit for saving Marcus, but I don't blame you."

"Natalie, what's going on?" Sophia hugged her back. "Why are you so upset?"

"Because my family has hurt you too much."

Natalie gently pulled away. "I'm sorry."

Sophia froze. Then, her eyes reddened, and tears began to fall uncontrollably.

She had already prepared for the worst, thinking that if Natalie were like Emma, she would have no way out.

But Natalie had saved her. She had arranged for her to stay at Goodwill Pharmacy and recover. That alone proved she was different from Emma. Accepting Natalie's help was already her last hope.

Sophia had never wanted to cry.

Her plan had been simple—hold onto Natalie's protection, distance herself from Marcus, and slowly rebuild her life.

But now, Natalie apologized to her and said that the Walker family had wronged her.

Why? Natalie had nothing to do with what happened.

Emma and Sky had let Shane torment and blackmail her while Natalie wasn't even part of the family yet—none of this was her fault.

"I'm sorry," Natalie said again, placing a box before her. Her usually calm voice was laced with pain. "I found some things in Shane's room.

"And I have to tell you something—Emma attempted suicide at the enforcement office, and Sky got her out. He even placed her in your mansion in the southern suburbs."

Natalie took a deep breath, disgusted by Sky's shamelessness. He was a disgrace to the Walker family.

"Look at what's inside. Shane is under my control now. I want you to have the final say on what happens next. We'll stand by your side if you need my help or Marcus'.

"Sophia, open it."

Sophia's hands trembled as she stared at the box. Tears blurred her vision, no matter how often she wiped them away.

"Nat," she choked out, her voice thick with emotion. "Tell me what's inside first so I can prepare myself."

"Alright," Natalie said, suppressing the bitterness in her heart. "Everything inside represents the harm done to you."

"Okay. I'm ready." Surprisingly, hearing that made Sophia feel relieved. She had already endured so much suffering—what was a little more?

At least now, she knew that Natalie had no ill intentions—Natalie was willing to help.