The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 437

William's words made Laura stop in her tracks. "Someone from inside the Holden family… Who could it be?"

"Don't bother guessing." With the phone in hand, William continued, "Honey, some things get scarier the more you think about them.

"We'll do whatever we can to help. However, if we can't, let's just leave it. Let's focus on finding the herbs."

Upon hearing this, Charlotte's face grew grim.

She and Laura were best friends, but Laura got married much later than her. Laura only married Wesley after Charlotte had given birth to Mason.

Then, after Laura was pregnant with Marcus, Charlotte was also pregnant with Natalie.

They even agreed that if they both had boys, they would be treated as brothers. If both were girls, they'd stay best friends.

If they were of the opposite gender, they'd be engaged.

However, when Charlotte and William were on a trip, she went into labor when they were in Amberton. That was where Natalie was born.

Unfortunately, Natalie was swapped at birth.

As for Laura, she gave birth to Marcus at Holden Residence, surrounded by a professional medical team, postpartum care, nutritionists, and masseuses.

Marcus didn't get swapped at birth, but Laura was poisoned with something uncommon.

Regarding Umbrahex, they thought it was mere fiction. Unexpectedly, someone close to them was actually poisoned by it.

The Holden family's circle wasn't that complicated, but during Laura's delivery, too many people were involved, making things messy.

William said that the fact that they could do it without anyone noticing while keeping suspicion off for so many years meant that it was likely an inside job.

That narrowed things down significantly. However, the thought of it was terrifying.

Charlotte and William would never meddle in the Holdens' internal matters.

They only provided the herbs because the one saving Laura was their biological daughter, Natalie. They'd do anything to help her. Also, Laura and Charlotte were best friends, to begin with.

If not for these reasons, the Walkers would've never gotten involved.

Without needing further explanation from William, Charlotte understood the situation. That was why her expression darkened, yet she didn't press on further.

The couple focused on searching for the herb in the herb storage facility, no longer bringing up what happened to the Holdens 20 years ago.

All they hoped for was to find the two herbs their daughter needed.

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Back at The Herbalist's Sanctuary in Amberton, Marcus answered several calls. One was from an elderly man, claiming that he had the Poisonous Snowdrop that was needed, but he insisted on a face-to-face meeting.

After arranging a time and place, Marcus hurriedly left The Herbalist's Sanctuary.

After Marcus left, Natalie emerged from the medical room. Hector, who had been waiting outside, quickly approached her.

"Nat, how are you holding up? Are you tired? Why don't you take a shower, change, and get some rest? I'll grab some food and drinks for you."

Hector's gaze was filled with concern. As a doctor himself, he knew how exhausting this path was. Let alone for Natalie, who was actually the renowned Elim.

Reaching heights that no one else could, she must've endured unimaginable hardships.

"I'm fine." Natalie was indeed exhausted, but Laura's condition wouldn't allow her room to rest.

She continued, "Mrs. Holden is still soaking in the herb bath. She's doing better than before, but still far from recovery. The most important thing is to find the needed herbs as soon as possible. I'll get a shower and change first before meeting the Holdens. Are you coming with me?"

"Sure, I'll go with you," Hector answered.

Natalie nodded and went back inside. She had to use the specialized bathroom inside the medical room to clean herself up.