The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 467

Lucy didn't dare meet Marcus' gaze. She kneeled on the floor, her eyes red and swollen.

"Mr. Holden, I had no choice back then. Cassie's the eldest daughter of the Holden family. She was powerful, well-connected, and secretly gathering her forces. If I didn't obey her, she would have had me killed."

Tears streamed down Lucy's face as she pleaded, "But I swear that I never poisoned your mother. That was done by a rogue sorceress. I don't know her name, but I remember Cassie showing her great respect.

"Mr. Holden, the Maine family is nothing compared to the Holden family. We don't have the status or power to resist. If I didn't comply, my entire family would have suffered for it.

"And… I never even liked Adam. It was Cassie who orchestrated everything to control me, forcing me and Adam together."

"Lucy, think carefully before you answer." Marcus lifted his gaze slightly, his icy stare piercing through her.

"Does what you just said match what you said earlier?"

There was disgust in Marcus' eyes as he said, "Noah, take her away. If you can't get the answers, don't bother coming back."

"Yes, Mr. Holden." Noah grabbed Lucy by the hair and dragged her out without hesitation.

Natalie put down her fork. "I'm done eating."

"Nat, do you think I was too cruel?" Marcus turned to her. Earlier, he had held back as much as possible in front of Lucy, keeping his ruthless nature in check. He had even spoken relatively politely.

But he was worried that Natalie would be afraid of him.

Natalie smiled. "Was that cruel? Then I guess you aren't as ruthless as people say."

"Hmm?" Marcus was surprised for a moment, then chuckled softly. The unease in his heart dissipated.

"Come on, let's go see Laura. Since Lucy is here, Laura should get a chance to see her."

"Alright."

Marcus and Natalie left the inn's dining area.

Laura was still staying in the medical room, and Natalie stayed with her at night. But in the mornings, she came to the inn for breakfast.

When they arrived, Laura had already freshened up. She looked much better, and there was now even warmth in her smile.

Federrick had mentioned that she couldn't be exposed to sunlight yet, but her complexion was no longer deathly pale. He also said that her skin would regain a healthy, rosy glow with a little more time.

Laura felt genuinely happy, and it showed in her expression—so much so that she could hardly contain it.

When she saw Natalie and Marcus enter, she beamed and waved them over. "Marcus, Nat, come here!"

She was brimming with joy. Last night, while Federrick was performing acupuncture on her and letting Natalie observe, they had chatted for a long time.

Afterward, she felt immensely grateful to be alive. All those past grudges and regrets didn't seem as important anymore.

From now on, she wanted to live each day happily with her son and future daughter-in-law by her side.

She had no plans to return to Holden Residence. She loved The Herbalist's Sanctuary and wanted to stay, helping Federrick cultivate medicinal herbs.