The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 468

Laura was slightly stunned. Before she could think further, Natalie continued, "Laura, your thoughts were unclear before, and many of your memories were jumbled.

"We've explained things to you, but you couldn't remember them. That was a side effect of the poison being removed from your body. Over time, it will get better. From now on, whatever we tell you, you won't forget or mix up anymore."

Laura slowly nodded. "So that's how it is."

"My parents mistook Emma Meloney for their daughter previously. She's actually the biological daughter of Cindy, the housekeeper of the Walker family. As for me, I was taken in by the Langley family in Amberton. Their real daughter, Selena Langley, was kidnapped and sold."

Natalie patiently explained the situation to Laura.

"The Langley family found their biological daughter first. Then, Victor uploaded my information to a family search network. That's how the Walker family discovered me.

"The one originally engaged to Marcus was Emma. Later, she tried to drug him, so he used it as an excuse to break off the engagement. And of course, he also broke off my engagement to him."

Marcus cleared his throat and quickly reached out to tug Natalie's hand. Every time this incident was brought up, he felt like he was digging his own grave.

Natalie smiled. "Don't you want to admit it?"

Laura turned to Marcus. "Marcus, why did you call off the engagement with Nat?"

"At the time, I was drunk, and then you called me, Mom. Your tone and words were harsh, and I got angry and lost my rationality." Marcus smiled bitterly. "But honestly, breaking off the engagement wasn't an impulsive decision.

"I had never met Nat before, and we had no feelings for each other. Two strangers being forced together just because of a parental arrangement—it wasn't fair to me, and it wasn't fair to her either.

"Calling off the engagement was my way of starting over with her. And as it turns out, our relationship is much better now than it would have been otherwise."

As he spoke, he laced his fingers with Natalie's. "See, Mom? Now we actually look like a normal couple in love."

Laura studied both of them carefully. Something felt off, but Marcus' expression was serious and sincere. There was no trace of deceit.

She then turned to Natalie, who was smiling gently and made no effort to contradict Marcus' words.

"As long as you're happy, that's all that matters." Laura smiled. She looked at their intertwined hands—young lovers in the throes of passion, not even bothering to be reserved in front of her.

Still, she was very happy for them.

"Laura, I'll be the one performing acupuncture on you today. Has Connie already prepared your medicine?"

After chatting for a while, it was time to continue the treatment.

Laura nodded. "Connie made it early this morning. She said I have to take it at a specific time, which should be soon. She's been working hard."

"It's fine. I pay her well."

Natalie pulled her hand from Marcus' and went to retrieve her silver needle kit. She then called for Connie to bring the medicine in.

Once Laura finished drinking the medicine, Natalie had Marcus wash his hands and assist her.

Though admittedly, it was not like she really needed assistance since Laura was so cooperative that there was no need to worry about anything.

The silver needles were inserted one by one. Laura didn't even flinch, and the atmosphere remained solemn and silent. When the final needle was in place, Natalie lifted her gaze.