A gentle smile appeared on Natalie's face as she tenderly stroked her belly.
"Timothy's just worried about me," she said. "I know that. I'll go cheer him up."
She reached into the bag she carried around, pulled out a notebook, and tore off a sheet of paper. She started folding the piece of paper, and in no time at all, she had crafted a small paper dog.
"Mason, help me give this puppy to Timothy."
"What about me? Don't I get one?" Mason clutched his chest. "My heart hurts. My little sister only loves Timothy but not me. My heart is broken into pieces. Only my little sister can make me feel better."
Natalie burst out laughing. She would never forget that the first person she truly accepted after returning to the Walker family was Mason.
The crystal ball Mason had given her back then made her feel what it was like to have a brother who truly cared.
Her gaze softened a little as she smiled. "I'll make a bigger one for you. As for cheering Timothy up, I'll let you take care of it."
"It's a piece of cake." Seeing Natalie smile, he smiled back at her. He wasn't jealous or vying for attention. He was just messing around, trying to make her laugh. "I'll handle Timothy. I guarantee that by the time we get to Dithoria, he'll be smiling like a child.
He continued, "Nat, I heard from Elijah that you and Marcus both went through a lot in Ashford Vale. I can tell you didn't rest well just by looking at the motel. The two of you should get some rest. Once we arrive, I'll wake you both up."
Mason stepped forward to make the bed for Natalie. "Nat, sleep here. Marcus can sleep on the opposite bed." He pointed at the bed across from her. "You don't have any objections, do you, Marcus?"
Even if he did, he could only keep them to himself. "No, I don't. Thank you, Mason."
"Nat, get some rest."
Marcus gazed at her with tender affection. These days, he'd gotten used to falling asleep with her in his arms. But with Mason's watchful eyes on him, he had no choice but to sleep on the other bed.
The RV Mason and Timothy brought was top-notch. It was spacious and fully equipped. Staying in it felt no different from being in a hotel.
As soon as Natalie lay down, Mason quickly pulled the blanket over her, leaving Marcus no chance to care for her.
"Nat, get some rest. I'll pull the curtains for you," Mason said, drawing the blackout curtain around her bed.
Marcus watched silently from the side. After a while, he lay down on his bed.
"Marcus, don't think I'm biased. I love you too." Mason grinned mischievously as he pulled out his phone and showed a QR code, placing it in front of Marcus. "Help a brother out. Lend me some money."
Marcus was speechless for a moment. Still, he took out his phone and scanned Mason's code.
"How much do you need?"
"Not much, just 2,000 dollars. I'll pay you back after I win my next tournament."
Marcus nodded and sent him 20,000 dollars. They were family, so there was no need to be shy.
"Thank you, Marcus. I'll make sure to pay you back."
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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...