The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 153

Marcus followed behind Natalie.

Since the Walkers had not announced that Natalie was their real daughter, he pretended he did not know. However, their acting skills were poor.

"Ms. Walker, allow me to treat you to a meal," he said.

"Sure."

Natalie had realized that Marcus was not just showing her around. He was also keeping tabs on her.

Since he said nothing about it, she did not call him out on it. If Marcus wanted to pretend, she would go along with him.

The resort had its own hotel, so Marcus took Natalie to the restaurant. He ordered the specialty forest meal. Then, he started using his phone to handle some business.

Natalie also checked her phone for emails. She dealt with a few important ones before the server began to bring the dishes.

They served garlic mushrooms, roasted mushrooms, cheesy mushrooms, mushroom soup, and a mushroom salad.

Natalie looked at the table full of mushroom-based dishes. It seemed like the forest specialty meal was basically a mushroom feast.

"Please enjoy your meal," the server said.

"Alright, thank you," Marcus said.

He put down his phone and handed the cutlery to Natalie. "Please, Ms. Walker."

Natalie had assumed that Marcus wouldn't bother with small tasks like passing cutlery, yet he did it so naturally.

She nodded. "Thank you, Mr. Holden."

"You are welcome, Ms. Walker," he said.

"Thank you, Mr. Holden," Natalie said again.

Marcus paused, saying nothing more. Then, using the serving cutlery, he placed some mushrooms on Natalie's plate.

"This place specializes in mushrooms. They have developed all kinds of recipes. Although the names sound ordinary, the dishes are quite delicious. Have a taste, Ms. Walker," he said.

"Thank you."

Natalie took a bite of the mushrooms Marcus had just placed on her plate.

They tasted tender and flavorful. The richness of the seasoning spread through her mouth, and she immediately felt hungrier.

Marcus looked at her and asked, "How is it?"

"It is good," Natalie replied, using the serving cutlery to pick up more. "Delicious. This is the best mushroom dish I have tasted."

Marcus smiled. "If you like it, have more."

"May I pack some to go later?" Natalie hesitated. "I wanted to take some to the hospital for my grandmother."

"No way. They don't allow takeout here," Marcus said immediately.

Timothy had asked him to keep her busy for three days and ensure she did not visit Grace. He would be failing in his task if Natalie brought the mushrooms to the hospital.

"Ms. Walker, your grandmother is fine in the hospital. Don't worry."

Natalie didn't point out that he was lying about the no-takeout rule. She just wanted to see if Marcus' sudden decision to accompany her was for the reason she suspected.