The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus)

"Since Elim had taken on the case, she would definitely cure Mom. You don't have to worry," Marcus said.

He then broke off another piece of chocolate and put it near Natalie's mouth.

"Do you want some water?" he asked.

"Yes."

Marcus immediately grabbed a bottle, twisted it open, and held it to her lips.

"Thank you," Natalie said.

"Are you tired? Was the treatment dangerous?"

"I'm not tired. The treatment wasn't that dangerous either."

Natalie replied to Marcus' questions while going through the information.

"Don't worry, Marcus. I'll cure your mother."

"Mhm. I trust you. I'm not worried."

Marcus reached back into a box behind him and pulled out a long coat. He draped it over Natalie and asked, "Are you sleepy? Why don't you take a nap? Staring at the screen for a long time in the car isn't good for your eyes. You might get dizzy as well."

As Marcus spoke, he reached out and gently massaged Natalie's temples.

Wesley, who was sitting nearby, was dumbfounded. He wondered if this was part of an assistant's job.

Initially, Natalie wasn't feeling tired or sleepy. But when Marcus started massaging her, her tense body relaxed instantly. Just like that, fatigue and drowsiness overwhelmed her.

"There's quite a distance between Scarlet Hill and The Herbalist's Sanctuary. It will take about three to four hours to get there. Why don't you take a nap?"

Marcus' deep voice coaxed her gently. "If anything happens to my mother, I'll wake you up immediately."

Natalie thought about it and nodded. "Alright. I'll sleep for an hour. Wake me up when the time's up."

"Okay."

Marcus held her in his arms and let her find a comfortable position. Then, his other hand continued gently massaging her temples.

Before long, Natalie had fallen into a deep sleep in his embrace.

Wesley, who had been watching their interaction, finally couldn't hold back. "Marcus, you and Elim... you two..."

"Hmm?" Marcus stared at Wesley indifferently. "Dad, you care about your wife, and I care about mine. Isn't that normal?"

"No, you... I... she..." Wesley was at a loss for words. He wanted to say that Elim was old enough to be his grandmother, but he...

Marcus didn't bother explaining. He just pulled the coat to cover Natalie up. Then, he ordered Noah to adjust the air conditioning so she wouldn't catch a cold.

"Marcus, is it because Mom and I weren't around when you were young, and that your grandfather raised you... that your... uh... taste and preference are a bit... off?"

Wesley was trying really hard to figure out how to approach the subject.

"Elim is remarkable, but she's not suitable for you. There's too much of an age difference between you two."

"Dad, age isn't an issue. All you need to do now is carefully recall if you and Mom have offended anyone in the past.

"You're taking Elim's instructions too lightly. Someone poisoned Mom with the Umbrahex on purpose. The more you remember, the more it will help Elim.

"You've been bringing her around, seeking treatment for years, but you never considered that she might've been targeted. We're fortunate that she's survived until now."

Marcus' tone was indifferent, showing no emotion. Yet, Wesley's face turned pale as he listened.

"Marcus, are you blaming me?" Wesley asked.

"I'm not, Dad. Please don't misunderstand," Marcus replied. "Alright. Let's not disturb Elim and Mom's rest."

Marcus continued massaging Natalie's temples gently. Then, he closed his eyes, making it clear he didn't want to talk to Wesley anymore.

Wesley cared for his wife. Why would it be different for him? Just because Natalie was disguised as an old lady, didn't mean she really was one.noveldrama

Wesley thought of saying something, but when he saw Marcus closing his eyes and ignoring him, he just stayed silent.

However, he felt strange to the point that he didn't dare look at Marcus and Elim.

The rest of the trip was quiet. Three hours later, they arrived at The Herbalist's Sanctuary.

Only then did Marcus wake Natalie up. The reason was that without a pass, unregistered cars weren't allowed in.

After waking up, Natalie made a call. Soon, the gates opened, and someone came out to greet them.

"Elim, the medical room and herbs you requested have been prepared. However, some herbs are missing. You'll have to find those yourself."

The person who greeted them was Joshua Brown, the current manager of The Herbalist's Sanctuary. He was also taken in by Federrick.

The only difference was that Joshua was an orphan, while Natalie was the unloved daughter of the Langleys.

Federrick had left The Herbalist's Sanctuary to Joshua and Goodwill Pharmacy to Natalie. The idea was for Joshua to supply Goodwill Pharmacy with the herbs.

In return, Goodwill Pharmacy would use its profits to fund The Herbalist's

Sanctuary's cultivation and research.

It was an arrangement that benefited both sides.

"Mr. Langton had already briefed me in advance. If you need anything, just let me know."

As Joshua spoke, he habitually patted Natalie's head. Even though she was disguised as an old lady, she was still his junior.

However, before his hand could reach her, Marcus grabbed him by the wrist.

"I don't think men and women should touch casually," he said. "Please, keep your hands to yourself."

Marcus' gaze was icy. With just a glance, he could tell Joshua and Natalie were more than just ordinary acquaintances.

Joshua was surprised. He wondered who Marcus was.

"Marcus, what's gotten into you?" Natalie yanked Marcus' hand back. "He's my senior. Show some respect."

"Joshua, this is Marcus Holden, my... my assistant."

Natalie almost introduced Marcus as her boyfriend, but when she remembered

the disguise she was wearing, she quickly changed her words.

"Behave yourself. Stop being so jealous or people will laugh at you." Natalie shot Marcus a glare. "This is Joshua Brown."

Upon hearing that, Marcus' expression shifted instantly. "Joshua, nice to meet you."

Joshua was surprised by how fast

Marcus' attitude changed. He winked at Natalie, approving of her taste in men. He thought that her boyfriend was handsome, but just a bit too possessive.

However, Marcus would listen to her just because of a single glare. This was great. Men should listen to their partners, especially in private.

"Marcus, nice to meet you. I'm Joshua Brown," Joshua said, extending his hand to shake Marcus "She can be a bit fierce at times but she's really kind. Most of the time, she's pretty well-mannered and gentle."

"Joshua, stop talking. Compliments aren't really your strong suit." Natalie stepped forward and pushed him. "The person I'm saving is Marcus' mother. They don't know my true identity, so watch what you say."

"Oh!" Joshua was taken aback. He took a glance at Natalie and Marcus, then at

Laura, who was being wheeled over.

Currently, Laura was wrapped tightly from head to toe.