Chapter 46 Look for Marcus if I Don’t Return
After Victor said those words, Natalie remained silent for a long time.
Perhaps because she had not spoken for so long, his voice sounded again. “Natalie, I didn’t lie to you. After we found out you weren’t our biological daughter, we went to that hospital.
“The
ho hospital, fearing the matter would blow up, reviewed the surveillance footage and found that the nurse had taken your belongings. They then gave us the items.
“The things were placed in your baby crib, and we kept them without giving them to you! simply because we didn’t want you to know that you weren’t our biological daughter.
“Natalie, asking you to donate blood to Diana was wrong on our part, but that’s in the past. It’s been so long, and even if you hate us, I still want to return what your biological parents left you.
“Natalie, please come back. Come back, and I’ll give you the things.”
“I’ll think about it,” she replied nonchalantly before hanging up.
After hanging up, Olivia and Connie both looked at her with concern.
Natalie, you’re n
really going back, are you?” Olivia couldn’t hold back. “The Langley family has no good intentions, and your so–called father doesn’t seem like a good person either.”
“Nat.” Connie stepped forward, wanting to ask how Natalie was doing. She hadn’t realized that Natalie had actually suffered a lot in the Langley residence.
“I’m fine.” Natalie snapped out of her thoughts and smiled at the two of them. “I need to think carefully about what Victor said. Actually, I don’t believe them.”
But Victor and Diana had never been affectionate toward her, especially Diana, who didn’t even bother to act.
If they hadn’t known from the start that she wasn’t their biological daughter, how could they have been so cruel to her?
That was why she partly believed his words.
She was just wondering if Grace knew about this,
Grace had raised her, with Victor only occasionally expressing his “concern” and “fatherly love.” But those tiny gestures of care were nothing compared to a normal family.
Grace knew Victor and Diana didn’t love her, so she gave her more love. Behind her back, Grace had even scolded them more than once, saying that if they didn’t love their children, they shouldn’t have had them; having children and being irresponsible was nothing but harmful to
them.
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Natalie had known all this since she was very young.
“I’ve decided to go back this once.” She made up her mind. “Connie, come to the study with me. I have something to tell you.”
“Okay.”
They went into the study. Natalie gave instructions on the precautions for Charles. She would return as quickly as possible and wouldn’t delay Charles‘ surgery.
After giving her instructions, she paused and spoke again. “If I’m not back by the agreed time, go find Marcus and have him go to the Langley residence to get me. If he doesn’t agree, threaten him by withholding Charles‘ surgery.”
“Alright. Ms. Walker, I want to go with you.”
-Connie’s eyes were red, her heart aching for Natalie, and she worried about Natalie.
“If you go, we won’t be able to assure the Holden family.” Natalie reached out and ruffled Connie’s head. “I’ll have Olivia accompany me back. Don’t worry. I’ll be fine.”
“Ms. Walker.”
“Don’t cry; stay strong.” Her face hardened, and her voice grew stern. Connie immediately straightened her back and stood tall.
“Alright, Ms. Walker,” she said loudly.
Natalie was satisfied. She turned and left the study, quickly packing her things. She didn’t have much to bring, just a black backpack. Once everything was packed, she was ready.
Olivia had also packed her things. As Natalie’s long–time friend, she knew Natalie had decided to return when she called Connie to the room.
“Natalie, let’s go.”
“Okay.”
They left the villa and saw Marcus and Elijah standing under a streetlight not far away.
Marcus‘ tall and straight figure was bathed in the light, his handsome face softened from the coldness of the day. When his gaze shifted, his eyes, as black as ink, were calm and steady, like an unfathomable black hole that could unknowingly draw people in.
The invisible pressure became even stronger, especially when he fixed his gaze on someone. It made people want to get closer yet feel a sense of fear.
Elijah was tall and imposing, with a fierce appearance, but standing behind Marcus, he suddenly seemed less intimidating-
It was because Marcus‘ aura was overwhelming.
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“What’s Marcus doing here?”
Natalie shook her head. “I don’t know.”
“Let’s go.”
“He has a fiancee. Don’t let yourself get distracted by him.” Olivia lowered her voice and subtly reminded Natalie.
“I know. Don’t worry! I promise I won’t glance at him for a second,” Natalie said, and sure enough, she walked past Marcus without looking at him.
However, he spoke. “Ms. Walker, please wait.”
“Mm?” She tilted her head slightly. “Is there something?
“Yes.” He turned to Elijah, who hurriedly presented a box hidden behind him.
“Mr. Holden, here.”
Marcus frowned slightly, clearly puzzled by what Elijah was doing. It wasn’t something shameful.
“We caused today’s incident, and we owe you an apology. This is a small token. Please accept it, Ms. Walker.”
Marcus‘ voice was deep and magnetic, his tone calm but commanding, leaving no room for refusal.
“It was Elijah’s mishandling that allowed Selena to slander you.”
“Selena has always been making a fuss, but it has nothing to do with you.”
Natalie spoke coldly. “Mr. Holden, there’s no need to worry about it. Besides, Selena didn’t gain anything from me.”
“Ms. Walker, please, I beg you to accept it. Otherwise, I’ll feel guilty. It’s just a small gift, not anything valuable.
“When I left, my grandfather ordered me to make sure you accept it. If you don’t, I’ll no longer be his grandson. Let this be a favor I ask from you. I don’t want to lose my position as his grandson at such a young age.
I
She was a bit surprised. She looked at him several times. His expression was serious, not joking at all.
But his words made her feel somewhat amused.
“Ms. Walker, please accept it. If you don’t, my grandfather will be upset.”
Marcus used Charles as leverage, and she felt she couldn’t refuse without seeming heartless
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She reached out to take it. “Thank you, Mr. Holden. Please thank Grandpa Charles too.”
“You’re welcome. It’s the least we could do. My grandfather says that you can come to me if you encounter any difficulties with the Langley family. If there’s anything I can help with, I’ll definitely assist.”
Marcus had overheard the confrontation between Natalie, Diana, and Selena. That was when he realized that Natalie had never had the good life the Langley family had presented to the
outside world.
Especially when he heard that she had been used as Diana’s blood bag since she was young. At that moment, he felt a surge of anger and sympathy.
It didn’t matter whether that child was Natalie. It was the fact that they could treat a child this way. It spoke volumes about the character of Victor and Diana.
