The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 431

Natalie went into the bathroom and filled the bathtub with water before carefully dropping the medicine that Federrick had given to her one by one.

The medicine dissolved instantly, turning the water into a pale shade of pink. She adjusted the temperature, then stepped out to carry Laura into the bathroom.

Currently, her whole body was covered in white fur.

Laura was completely drained of her strength and energy. She just let Natalie undress her and lower her into the water.

The temperature was just right, but the moment Laura entered the bathtub, she started convulsing.

When the white fur on her body made contact with the medicated water, it seemed to bristle.

Seeing this, Natalie quickly splashed the medicated water onto the fur.

Laura, who was originally on the verge of death, started twitching. However, Natalie used her hands to hold Laura down, submerging her head in the water.

"Mmph…"

Laura's body jerked violently. Natalie kept track of the time and pulled her back up just before she drowned underwater.

After giving her a moment to catch her breath, Natalie held her down once again.

This process repeated for about ten minutes until the white fur covering Laura's body had shed completely into the bathtub, revealing her skin underneath.

She was finally back to her usual self.

Natalie carried her out of the bathtub and sat her down on a chair. She then used the showerhead to rinse her clean.

Laura's face was deathly pale. Her entire body was trembling uncontrollably, and her eyes were bloodshot.

On further inspection, her eyes had a strange glimmer, as if something tiny was swimming inside them.

Natalie covered her entire body in protective gear. She even put on custom-made gloves and a human-skin mask for two reasons.

Firstly, it was to protect herself from being recognized. Secondly, it was to prevent encountering what happened to Laura.

"There's something in your eyes. It's different from the substance you threw up earlier. Mrs. Holden, there's more than one Umbrahex in your body," Natalie explained while slowly rinsing Laura's body. "How are you feeling now?"

"I think the worst of it has passed." Laura's voice was shaky from either the cold or the pain. However, her tone was much steadier than before. "Usually, the pain would've been longer. Even though it still hurt this time, it ended much sooner."

"That's thanks to the medicine I used on you," Natalie replied. Then, she added, "You were set up. This was done right after you've given birth."

Laura was stunned. She just stared at Natalie blankly, her mind empty.

"I would like you to recall everyone you met and everything you ate after giving birth. These clues might save you."

Natalie added, "If I can only rely on what I uncover from you, there's no guarantee I'll find a cure or not. It could take a long time. But if we can figure out who did this to you, we'll have a better idea of what kind of Umbrahex was used on you. I'll be honest with you. I'm not that familiar with Umbrahexes."

Federrick had told her that it was a double-edged sword—capable of saving lives but also harming others. One wrong move and it could easily backfire. For this reason, he hadn't taught her much about it.

However, since he was well-versed in it, Natalie still picked up a few things.

"Today, the medicine saved you." Natalie stared at the stunned Laura and continued, "Without it, I couldn't guarantee I could've saved you. That's why I need to know every detail of what happened after you gave birth. Mrs. Holden, please try to remember everything as detailed as possible."

It took Laura some time to process everything and return to her senses.

"Elim, could I infect you? You've been so close to me—bathing me, carrying me, even coming into contact with my vomit… Won't any of that get inside your body?"

Sheldon, Connie, and Charles were in one car, while Natalie, Laura, and Wesley were in another. Wherever Natalie was, Marcus would follow. Naturally, he hopped into their car.

"Drive to Amberton and head to The Herbalist's Sanctuary."

The Herbalist's Sanctuary was Federrick's domain. Not only did it have a wide range of medicinal herbs, but there were also fully equipped laboratories and a private medical room.

Back when Federrick brought Natalie there, she had spent countless hours soaking in the herbal bath in the medical room.

If not for those treatments, her frail body which had been drained by the Langleys' repeated blood drawings, might not have even survived to adulthood.

Since the herbal bath seemed effective for Laura, Natalie planned to let her soak in the medical room's bath for a few more days.

After all, Federrick had said that after securing the rare herbs, it was best for Laura to soak in them as much as possible.

Soak long enough, and it would help force the Umbrahex out of her body.

As the car drove toward The Herbalist's Sanctuary, Laura leaned against Wesley's chest and rested.

Meanwhile, Natalie was scrolling through the information that Federrick had sent her on the phone.

Marcus unwrapped a piece of chocolate and broke off a chunk. Then, he placed it next to her mouth. "Open up."

Natalie obediently took a bite. The rich chocolate taste spread through her mouth, easing her tensed emotions.

"Elim, I would like to ask. How's my wife's condition?" Wesley asked softly and cautiously.

Natalie swallowed the chocolate and replied, "There is more than one Umbrahex inside her body. The treatment will take some time. I ask for your patience, Mr. Holden."