The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 132

"Grandma!" Natalie screamed.

Her mind went blank, and she instinctively rushed toward Grace.

Cars on the road were still moving normally, but she didn't see any of it. All she could focus on was Grace, who had been thrown from the impact.

As Natalie ran forward, a car sped toward her. At the last possible second, Marcus lunged and tightly grabbed her.

"Ms. Walker, calm down," Marcus said coldly. "Elijah, Noah, call an ambulance."

"Yes, Mr. Holden."

Elijah and Noah, who had been lurking nearby, swiftly appeared. They immediately called for an ambulance, blocked the oncoming cars, and efficiently managed the emergency.

They didn't approach Grace, nor did they move her. Given Grace's age and the impact, they knew it was dangerous to move her carelessly. Any sudden movement could cause further injury.

The priority now was to wait for the ambulance.

Marcus hadn't left after leaving the restaurant; he had stayed in a car parked on the side of the road. From the car window, he watched Natalie and Grace while they sat near the restaurant window.

Grace's reaction was nothing like what his grandfather had described.

Her behavior was far more telling than just a simple test. Grace was hiding something.

Marcus wasn't sure why he was so invested in this situation, but he acted on it without hesitation once the thought crossed his mind.

He reasoned that since Natalie was Charles' attending doctor, caring for her would help her stay involved in his treatment. Hence, showing concern for Grace and inquiring about Natalie's past made sense.

Yet, Marcus hadn't anticipated Grace's extreme reaction.

When Grace suddenly rushed out of the restaurant, Marcus immediately acted on instinct. He quickly left the car, but still, his timing was off. He managed to grab Natalie, but he was too late to stop Grace.

Natalie's legs gave way completely as Marcus held her in his arms, and she lost all strength. Her usually calm and composed face was drained of color.

Her limbs were weak, and her mind went blank. If Marcus hadn't been there to hold her, she would have collapsed to the ground.

When the one closest to her was in danger, all rationality, strength, and calmness vanished. Only panic, fear, regret, and self-blame remained in their place. Her mind became a void, hearing nothing and seeing nothing.

"Ms. Walker, are you alright?" Marcus asked softly, lifting Natalie into his arms.

He noticed her face was ghostly pale, her eyes unfocused, and her body shaking uncontrollably as if all her energy had been drained.

"Ms. Walker, don't be afraid. Grandma Grace will be fine."

When Marcus saw Natalie like this, he put aside his frustration with her and Grace's demands for a fake relationship and forced marriage, choosing to focus entirely on comforting her.

It was only after hearing Marcus's deep, calming voice that Natalie began to regain some composure. Her heart pounded in her chest, and a metallic taste lingered in her mouth.

She struggled to suppress the panic, desperately trying to regain control and calm the chaotic thoughts racing in her mind.

Marcus noticed Natalie's fear as he held her, and he frowned slightly. He gently said, "Breathe in, breathe out. Take a deep breath and relax."

With Marcus's calm yet commanding voice guiding her, Natalie instinctively followed his instructions. After several breaths, she finally began to regain control.

"I'm okay now. Thank you. You can put me down now," she said.