The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 584

Nestled in Marcus' embrace, Natalie slept soundly.

Marcus fixed his gaze on her, as if he could never get enough of her face. After a long while, he finally closed his eyes, allowing himself to drift into sleep.

Outside the tent, Olivia and Mason continued fishing quietly. Neither of them planned to sleep. Though they had secured an exclusive booking of Sacred Peak Lake, they still felt uneasy.

At Holden Residence, Sheldon brought Laura around to help her reacquaint herself with the place. When Laura brought up the idea of living elsewhere, Sheldon hesitated before refusing.

"Mdm. Laura, if you want to live elsewhere, as a butler, it's not my place to stop you or say anything. But now that Mr. Holden Senior is gone, and Mr. Wesley isn't around, the only ones left in the house are Mr. Marcus and us helpers.

"Mdm. Laura, please think about Mr. Marcus. Could you do that? I'm asking you, please."

Sheldon's words were sincere. Laura paused and thought about it. "I'll wait until Marcus returns and discuss it with him. Is that okay?"

"Yes, that would be best."

Sheldon let out a sigh of relief. "Mdm. Laura, there's really no need for you to move out and live by yourself.

"Holden Residence is huge, but there are very few people here who can accompany Mr. Marcus. Especially now that Mr. Holden Senior is gone, he needs someone by his side the most. You're his mother. Now that you're back, you can fill that void."

"I understand, Sheldon. I won't mention leaving again." Laura couldn't bear to listen any longer. The more she listened, the more she felt like she had failed as a mother.

It was her fault. Because of her illness, she had to leave Marcus under Charles' care.

Now that Charles was gone, the bond between her and Marcus wasn't the same as a mother who had spent years together with her son.

Laura wanted to show her concern, but she feared Marcus wouldn't like it.

Marcus had always been distant and detached. He seemed to care about nothing and no one. For something to truly matter to him, it had to be something he invested great effort and time into.

"Mdm. Laura, Mr. Wesley has returned."

Laura was still speaking with Sheldon when a helper approached and reported the news.

Laura froze for a moment, but Sheldon reacted instantly. "Well, don't just stand there. Invite him in!"

"Yes, Sheldon."

After a while, Wesley appeared before Laura. Since their last meeting, he had lost quite a bit of weight, but he looked like he was in good spirits.

"Laura, I'm back," Wesley said. His eyes reddened when he saw her.

He turned toward Sheldon and added, "Sheldon, I'm sorry for not being here when Father passed away."

Sheldon turned away, struggling to hold back his tears. "It's alright. Now that you're home, that's enough. If Mr. Holden Senior knew you had returned, he would be pleased. It's been a while since this place felt this lively."

"I'm sorry. It was my fault," Wesley replied

With reddened eyes, he stepped forward and pulled Laura into his embrace. "Laura, don't move out. Don't worry, I won't be staying here either.

"I came back this time to see you. I was happy to hear that you're back in Dithoria. Now that you're healthy, that's all that matters."

"Wesley, tell me, what have you been up to lately?" Laura just let him hug her. After a long pause, she reached out and hugged him back.

Years of love and companionship weren't that easily forgotten. In reality, she couldn't bear to part with him.

But she was afraid.

The Umbrahex that Cassie had inflicted on her had caused her insufferable pain for more than 20 years. She was still terrified.

"I've been handling some matters. It's almost done now. Once it's settled, I'll come back to be with you and our son," Wesley replied. "I failed as a son. I wasn't there when Father passed away. I wonder if Marcus resents me for it."

"Mr. Marcus won't blame you." Sheldon rubbed his eyes. "Mr. Wesley, Mr. Marcus has never resented either you or Mdm. Laura."