Natalie took out her phone, ready to make a call, when Samuel shouted once again, "Stop! This is between me and my wife. It's none of your business! Marcus, Natalie, I advise you to stay out of this."
Marcus raised an eyebrow. "Why are you getting so worked up? It seems like you don't actually want a divorce."
Samuel couldn't understand how things had taken such a turn. They had come to Dithoria to attend Marcus and Natalie's wedding, using the trip to also discuss collaborations and facilitate their move here.
But now, Sierra wanted to divorce him. Jonathan had even hit him. Although Melissa didn't hit him or scold him, judging by the way she looked at him, it was clear what she thought of him.
Most important among all was Sierra's sudden shift in attitude. This wasn't how things were between them.
A flicker of panic crossed Samuel's face. He had yet to seize control of Sinclair Group, and he hadn't regained entry into the Sinclair residence.
At that moment, even though he was a part of the Sinclair family, he felt he had become a hated figure.
"Marcus, Natalie, stay out of this." Samuel forced himself to suppress his anger, maintaining a rational tone. "Whether it's between me and Sophia or me and Sierra, neither of you have the standing or right to interfere."
Marcus and Natalie exchanged a glance before nodding in unison.
"You're right," Marcus said. "We shouldn't meddle in your family affairs. Sweetheart, let's go."
With that, he stood and pulled Natalie up with him. He gave a slight nod to the others inside the hospital room.
"Everyone, we'll be taking our leave," Marcus announced. "Mom, let's go."
Laura had come here with them, but she had been standing silently behind them the entire time, trying to keep a low profile.
When Laura heard Marcus calling for her, she quickly caught up with the couple.
Once they left the ward, Laura took Natalie's hand and whispered, "Nat, don't worry. Marcus will never turn into a man like Samuel. If he ever does, I'll be the first to beat him to death."
Natalie laughed. "Thank you, Mom. I trust Marcus."
Laura nodded. "Good, but don't be too trusting. Some men would transfer their assets behind their wives' backs and keep mistresses."
"Mom," Marcus said in a helpless tone. "I'm right here. Do you think it's a good idea to say that about your own son in front of Nat?"
Laura feigned ignorance. "Did I say something? I don't recall saying anything!"
Marcus shook his head in exasperation. But when he saw Laura acting that way, he felt relieved.
He had been worried that she would remain trapped in the shadows of the past, living in pain and sorrow.
But now, seeing her act playfully with even a hint of cuteness, it reassured him.
Laura was slowly returning to who she was before the illness.
"I passed Walter's contact to Sierra," Natalie said, waving her phone. "I think she might need it."
"But didn't Samuel just tell you two to stay out of it?" Laura sounded worried. "He seems to have lost his mind. He refuses to see his own faults and only blames others. People like that can be dangerous and extreme. I'm worried he might take revenge on you two."
"Don't worry. He can't do anything to us." Natalie linked arms with Laura. "Marcus and I know how to protect ourselves."
She continued, "Besides, it's not even certain whether Samuel will be able to stay in Dithoria. We don't need to get involved. Mr. Remington will handle it for sure."
Marcus added, "Not just him, but Zachary will do something as well."
"Sheldon, you could just retire here. You can do your gardening and raise chickens here as well."
Laura was reluctant to see Sheldon go. When she and Wesley had been away, it was Sheldon and Charles who had raised Marcus.
"Ms. Laura, I've been planning this ever since the late Mr. Holden Senior passed away." Sheldon put on a smile, but his eyes reddened. "Don't worry, I'll have someone staying with me in the countryside. I won't let myself suffer."
"Sheldon—"
"You should rest now, Ms. Laura," Sheldon interrupted.
He smiled and continued, "Mr. Wesley has been coming home late recently. There's a lot of work to do, and he's been exhausted.
"You should check in on him. He's not back yet, so he's probably still at the office. Would you like the driver to take you to pick him up?"
The moment Laura heard that, the look in her eyes shifted. Picking Wesley up from work was something she used to do when they were younger.
But now, they were divorced. Even though they lived under the same roof, she was the one who had asked for the divorce, and Wesley had granted it.
If she were to approach him now, she was afraid of what he might say.
"Don't worry and overthink, Ms. Laura." Sheldon saw through her hesitation. "I watched Mr. Wesley grow up.
"Just like the late Mr. Holden Senior and Mr. Marcus, he's someone who will never change his heart once he chooses someone. Even though you're divorced, if you just say the word, he will marry you again without hesitation.
"You two have been together for many years. Don't leave room for regret. Some people and some things, once lost, will never come back."
As Sheldon spoke, his eyes turned even redder, and his voice choked slightly. "Ms. Laura, please, don't let yourself live with regret."
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus)
This one gets us readers asking for more! Excellent story, great twists......
Hope Grandpa Charles lives long enough to see Marcus and Nat's children, please. It will make him happy to see life is still worth living and that he didn't fail raising Marcus at least. Let him be happy at least in this aspect. Thanks...
Finished till 538....Waiting for more...
This really hurts. I am confused if Yvette sent a msg saying old love to Charles through Charlene. Why isnt it in her confession. Or did she actually set vivian up into sleeping with that man? And later blackmailed vivian with it till vivian commited suicide? Did Yvetty yhinks Charles would marry her after vivians death but he remained loyal. Hence her anger?...
Hope Nat can cure Marcus' mom. Looking forward to new updates. Thank you...
When will other chapters be updated...
Every chapter gets sweeter..and oh! I'm sure Nat's new patient is Marcus' mom - though the illness is quite intriguing....anyway, looking forward for the next updates! Thank you...
What an ending to the chapter...nice one..hoping for more updates...thank you...
OMG, OMG, OMG, this is getting better and better. Nat and Marcus are getting married!!!!! Yehey! Please update more..after a big drama ot is really nice to have love and a little happy events in between. Pretty please, update more. Can't wait!! Thank you so much!...
Recent updates are so good. Natalie's and Marcus' love story is also progressing...so, so good and exciting. Please update more. Thank you...