The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 378

Julia and Wendy had barely escaped from Dithoria and stolen medicine from Goodwill Pharmacy, yet in less than a day, they were forced to crawl back.

When their car stopped at the gates of the Sinclair residence, Wendy got out and opened the door for Julia.

"Jul, I am warning you one last time. If you go back, leaving again will not be so easy."

Julia coughed violently for a long time and spat out blood twice. With bloodshot eyes, she glared at Wendy. "Even if I die, I will not abandon Ruby.

"My body probably will not last much longer. Since Goodwill Pharmacy refuses to sell me medicine, my only hope is to find the miracle doctor, Dr. Elim. Edgar has been trying to contact Dr. Elim, but there has been no news at all.

"Aunt Wendy, if I die, you must protect Ruby for me. I had her date Zane and planned for her to marry into the Holt family to keep Ivan from finding out the truth about her parentage."

Julia looked at the Sinclair residence, where she had lived for decades, and let out a bitter chuckle. "But Ruby was useless. She dated Zane for so long but couldn't get him to marry her. Then I told her to get close to Zachary, but that was even harder.

"Zachary has gone to Sophia's side. Ruby has lost her last chance. I have left enough money for Edgar and Ruby. They'll be fine as long as they do not get caught by Ivan.

Julia coughed again as she spoke. Seeing her in such pain, Wendy couldn't help but feel sorrowful.

"Blame that wretched Natalie. Goodwill Pharmacy used to sell us medicine, but ever since she arrived, they cut off your supply."

Wendy gnashed her teeth in frustration. "William and Charlotte must be blind. They took back a heartless ingrate instead of their real daughter. If Emma were still the Walker family's daughter, we wouldn't even have to beg. She would have helped us willingly."

Julia wiped the blood from the corner of her lips with a handkerchief once her coughing fit ended.

"Emma has been arrested. She will either get the death penalty or life in prison. I underestimate that little bitch, Sophia. She actually managed to bring Emma down."

"Sophia has someone backing her. We both know she doesn't have that kind of power on her own," Wendy said through gritted teeth.

"Yes, Natalie is protecting her. And Marcus is protecting her."

As Julia spoke, she reached out and rang the doorbell. Not long after, Ivan came out to open the door.

In a short time, he looked as if he had aged ten years. His beard was unkempt, dark circles hung under his eyes, and his clothes were wrinkled and dirty

Julia had dismissed all the maids before she left. With no one to help him, Ivan was forced to handle everything himself. The sight of Julia returning made his eyes burn red with rage. He opened the front door and glared at her with pure hatred.

Julia instinctively took a step back but quickly straightened her spine, forcing herself to speak with confidence. "Where is my daughter? Hand her over."

"What is the rush? We were husband and wife, after all. Come inside and sit down. We can talk properly."

Ivan sneered and rubbed the back of his head, which still stung from the blow Wendy had given him the night before.

"There's nothing left to talk about between us. Ivan, give me back my daughter," Julia said, barely suppressing her cough.

Ivan looked her up and down. "Julia, do you really think you're so powerful? If you're so capable, then come inside. That little bastard daughter of yours is locked up in there. Let's see if you have what it takes to take her away."

After saying that, Ivan turned and walked into the villa.