The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 475

Natalie sighed inwardly before speaking calmly. "Grandpa Charles, I'm not Laura. I haven't endured the pain she's been through, nor have I spent every day with Wesley. If you're asking for my opinion, all I can say is that I respect Laura's decision."

She continued, "Grandpa Charles, Laura was my patient. Before taking her case, I didn't know she was Marcus' mother. My job is to heal, and not interfere in personal matters."

Charles gave a bitter smile. "You're so composed. You never let yourself get involved, do you?"

Natalie smiled faintly, her tone steady. "Grandpa Charles, are you saying I'm cold and selfish?"

"Nattie, I didn't mean it that way. Don't take it too personally," Charles replied quickly.

"Alright, Grandpa Charles," Natalie responded simply.

"Laura, you haven't seen Wesley yet. Why don't you talk to him first? If, after your conversation, you still want a divorce, I'll respect your decision," Charles said, his voice almost pleading.

It was rare for someone as authoritative as Charles to speak in such a vulnerable tone. Laura hesitated, then nodded slowly. "Okay. I'll listen to you, Father."

"Good. I'll call Wesley in, and you two can talk," Charles said, standing up.

Sheldon hurried over at this moment to support him, saying, "Mr. Holden Senior, take it slow."

"I'm fine," Charles replied, though he leaned on Sheldon as they left the room.

Once they were gone, Laura turned to Natalie. "Nattie, do you think I'm being ungrateful or selfish?"

When Natalie stayed silent, Laura sighed bitterly. "I can't get past the mental block in my mind."

Natalie still did not respond. She knew Laura was not necessarily looking for advice but just needed someone to listen. However, even a single word from someone else could make Laura doubt her decision.

Natalie had always followed one rule since becoming a doctor under Federrick's guidance. She never interfered in her patients' personal lives. It was a rule Federrick had drilled into her when she first became Elim.

She had treated wealthy clients before and witnessed plenty of family scandals, but she remained detached, focusing only on healing and moving on. Since she always disguised herself, no one could find or recognize her after she left.

Right now, very few people in the Holden family knew her true identity, and they had all sworn to keep it a secret. More importantly, she was Marcus' girlfriend. It was perfectly natural for her to be by his mother's side, which meant she had a valid excuse to avoid answering Laura's questions.

Laura waited for a while, but when Natalie still did not say anything, she realized she would not be getting an answer.

"Laura."

Laura was still debating whether to press Natalie for an opinion when Wesley's voice rang out.