The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 418

As cars weren't allowed on Scarlet Avenue, Marcus walked alongside Natalie.

They had arrived during the peak of the scarlet poppies' blooming season. With each passing breeze, petals flew about like a rain of crimson flames.

Natalie reached out, letting the red petals land in her palm, making her fair skin appear even more delicate.

Marcus also caught a handful of petals and placed them gently into her hand.

"Thank you." She smiled at him. "Let's go!"

"Alright."

"Nat, let me take a few pictures of you."

He then pulled out his phone. In the past, all the photos he had of Natalie were taken in secret. But this time, he could take them openly.

"Sure!" She found a quiet spot and stood beneath the red maple tree. He bent slightly and took several shots of her.

She wore a light gray tracksuit, and her hair was tied into a neat bun. Her figure was slender and graceful, her small, delicate face radiant against her bright smile. Her captivating eyes glimmered with amusement in the photos.

Marcus had long noticed that she didn't favor dresses. Yet, he had still prepared a whole wardrobe of them for her.

One day, she would wear them all—one by one.

She asked, "Are you done? If so, let's go."

He walked up to her. "Aren't you going to take one of me?"

"Oh, right! I'll take a few for you." She had him stand where she had just been, then took out her phone and earnestly snapped several shots.

Through the lens, his tall, well-proportioned frame stood out effortlessly. He had foregone his usual formal attire, opting for a simple T-shirt and casual pants at her request. His hair wasn't meticulously styled, but with a face that striking, he could even pull off a shaved head.

Satisfied with her photography skills, she picked the most handsome shot and set it as her phone's wallpaper. She had secretly glimpsed his phone before and found that his lock screen was a picture of her.

Since they were a couple, using each other's photos as wallpapers felt perfectly natural.

"Marcus, look." She showed him her phone.

A deep sense of satisfaction settled in his chest when he saw his own face on her screen. Still, he kept his expression composed and merely gave a slight nod. "Not bad."

"Do you like it?"

"I do."

"Then let's go!"

She looped her arm through his. Their presence drew many glances from passersby. Seeing this, Marcus simply pulled her closer and wrapped an arm around her shoulders.

"This way. Watch your step."

"Alright."

They hadn't come just for sightseeing. After taking photos, they moved quickly through the avenue.

At the end of Scarlet Avenue stood a massive stone tablet, inscribed with the history and origins of Scarlet Hill. Atop it, a grand carving of an eagle stood majestically.

The person picking up Natalie was waiting by the right side of the stone tablet.

Instead of heading directly over, she pulled Marcus toward the restroom. "Wait for me here."

"Okay." He didn't wait long before she emerged, now completely transformed.

Her hair had turned gray and white, wrinkles covered her face, and a dark mole sat just below her chin. She had transformed into an elderly woman in an instant.

"Marcus, let's go." She called out in a voice now laced with the hoarseness of age.

He froze. "Are you… my girlfriend?"