The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 20

Marcus frowned as he watched Connie walking farther away. Frustrated, he shoved his phone into his pocket. If Dr. Elim truly refused to treat Charles again, he would have no choice but to go with Plan B, which is to find another surgeon for his grandfather's operation.

Dr. Elim had only mentioned conservative treatment with herbal medicine and acupuncture. She didn't specify what kind of herbs or how the acupuncture should be done. If they were to change doctors, that conservative treatment plan would clearly no longer be an option.

"Marcus." Cassie suddenly appeared and stopped him. Earlier, Marcus had hurried out to meet her.

"I heard your grandfather wants to leave and go back to Amberton. Is it true that Grandma Grace is taking over his care there?" she asked.

Although Cassie was in her forties, she looked stunning. Her flawless, fair skin, meticulous makeup, and perfectly tailored designer outfit exuded an aura of sophistication and elegance that came with wealth.

Her soothing voice and graceful demeanor only added to her refined presence. She was always kind and gentle with Marcus, and he had always respected her.

"Yes, Grandpa just called Ethan and said he doesn't want to stay here. He also refuses to let anyone else take over his treatment," Marcus replied. "Aunt Cassie, you've just returned from Westville Church. You must be tired from the long journey. Why don't you rest at the hotel? I'll take care of things here with Grandpa."

"No need," Cassie smiled gently. "Let's go see your grandfather together. He's getting old, so it's normal for him to act stubbornly. You've done so much for him over the years. It must have been hard."

"It wasn't hard. It's my duty," Marcus said.

He told Cassie about Charles' health. When she learned that Dr. Elim had left and refused to treat Charles, a deep frown formed on her delicate face.

"If that's the case, what do you think about the doctor that Mrs. Bundit brought in? Her credentials seem good. Maybe we could give her a try?" Cassie suggested.

Marcus had already had Ethan investigate Jessy thoroughly. Aside from her impersonation of Dr. Elim, everything about her seemed legitimate. However, the fact that she had pretended to be someone else showed a lack of integrity. Marcus didn't want to deal with someone like that.

Seeing Marcus frown without saying anything, Cassie knew he wasn't keen on giving Jessy a chance.

"Marcus, I know Jessy made a mistake by pretending to be Dr. Elim, but right now, we don't have any other options, do we?"

Cassie continued calmly, "I think Dr. Elim is too proud. You've offended her before. If she's still upset, she might not give her best for Grandpa's treatment, or worse—she could sabotage it. If something happens to him, we'll regret it."

Cassie's words held some weight. After a long pause, Marcus sighed.

"Aunt Cassie, I'll look for a few more doctors," Marcus replied.

He didn't immediately agree or refuse. A world-class expert like Dr. Elim would be hard to find, but there were plenty of doctors like Jessy he could find.

"Alright, I'll also keep an eye out and try to bring in a few more doctors for consultation," Cassie said.

"Good," Marcus agreed. Cassie and Marcus continued their conversation as they walked back to the VIP suite.

Cassie, who was in her forties and never got married, was a devout Christian. She had once declared that she would never marry and instead dedicated her life to the church.