The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 261 What Goes Around Comes Around (Part 1) Marcus lifted his gaze to Natalie. The petite woman was calm and composed, but her eyes held a hint of wariness. Her small face remained expressionless, as if she couldn't even feel pain.

He had already heard about the incident at Walker Manor-the horses had gone wild again. When he drove in, his car passed the Walkers' car as they left with Emma.

"Ms. Walker, you're really tough," Marcus said with genuine admiration as he carefully poured the medicine onto Natalie's palm. "Does it hurt?" "It's fine," Natalie replied. Seeing how cautious Marcus was to avoid touching her injuries, she started to relax.

Marcus's lips pressed into a thin line. Natalie's fingers, usually slender and pale, were now a mangled mess of flesh and blood. His heart clenched at the sight.

Natalie, however, remained indifferent, as though the hands weren't even hers. Her ability to handle the pain earned his respect, but it also made his heart ache.

Marcus lowered his gaze and quickly poured the medicine onto her palm. He spread it evenly with a cotton ball before carefully wrapping her hand in gauze.

When he was done, Charlotte let out a heavy sigh. She had been crying nonstop, and Natalie ended up comforting her instead.

"Mom, I'm fine. Stop crying," Natalie said gently.

"Nat-" Charlotte started.

"Shh!" Natalie pressed the back of her hand against Charlotte's mouth. "Don't say anything. Go wash your face, put on smakeup, and then cback to entertain Mr. Holden." Charlotte was stunned.

"Listen to me. Go on!" Natalie urged with a wink.

Charlotte gave in and stood up. "Alright, Sweetie. I'll be back down soon." "Go ahead. Take your time! Do sskincare too," Natalie said with a playful smile. "Crying too much causes wrinkles, and if you get them, we won't look like mother and daughter anymore." "Ah!" Charlotte gasped, hurriedly touching her face. "Alright, Sweetie. I'll listen to you. Marcus, please have a seat. I'll be right back." "Okay," Marcus replied.

Charlotte left, taking Natalie's words to heart. Marcus sat on the couch and glanced around the living room. Before he could speak, Natalie turned to the helpers.

"Everyone, please go outside and help my dad with the horses," she instructed. "Yes, Ms. Natalie," they responded, leaving the living room.

Natalie then gave Gorge a gentle kick. "Gorge, wake up. Go make Mr. Holden a cup of coffee." Gorge groggily woke up. "Yes, Ms. Natalie," he mumbled.

After Gorge left, Natalie settled on the couch, holding up her bandaged hands. "So, Mr. Holden, did Gabriel reveal who was behind all this?" Marcus shook his head. "No, he kept denying everything. But after Noah talked to him for a while, he finally confessed. He claimed it was all his doing and that no one else was involved." He paused, then added, "He even admitted it was revenge for firing Cindy, the one who got him a job here at Walker Manor." "Really?" Natalie's expression turned colder. If Gabriel wanted revenge, he should have cstraight at her. But Flash had targeted Marcus' car instead.

Turning her attention to Marcus, she asked, "Did you get your injuries treated, Mr. Holden?" Marcus nodded. "Yeah, all taken care of." "I won't interfere with the other matters in the Walker family," Natalie said. "But I won't let Gabriel get away with this." "I agree," Marcus replied. "He's responsible for a life." Natalie nodded. "Exactly." After a pause, she added, "You cback quickly, Mr. Holden. There's got to be another matter than just Gabriel, right?" "Yes," Marcus admitted. "It's Grandpa. I brought Sophia over to see you, and then he heard about the incident and insisted on seeing you. So, I cto ask if you'd visit him." "I'm afraid I can't go right now," Natalie said, glancing at her hands. "Just make sure Mr. Holden Senior takes the medicine I prepared." Marcus shifted the topic. "The horse you handled belonged to Emma. Did she make a scene after it was put down?" "Does she even have the right to?" Natalie asked, a smirk playing on her lips. "Cindy and Gabriel are her people, and it was her horse that caused the accident. We don't have proof yet, but if we get it, what do you think the Walkers should do with her?" Marcus sat quietly, looking out the floor-to-ceiling windows. William and the helpers had already moved Flash to another location to be slaughtered.

"Mr. Holden, why don't you stay for the feast tonight?" Natalie suddenly extended an invitation. "Ms. Sinclair is still recovering in the hospital have the kitchen prepare a nutritious meal with the freshest cuts and send it over." "Flash was a 16th birthday gift from Sky to Emma," Marcus reminded her. "He's very fond of her." She raised an eyebrow. "So, you've been attending Emma's birthday party every year and giving her gifts too, right?" He didn't answer directly. "Ethan picked out the gifts. I never knew what they were." "Emma was once your fiancée. To keep up appearances, it makes sense that you'd give her birthday gifts," she said, her tone casual.

Marcus' voice sharpened. "Ms. Walker, what are you trying to say?" Natalie shook her head. "Nothing. Just making conversation." As they were talking, Natalie's phone rang. She glanced at the screen-an unknown number. She swiped to answer.

"Hello?" "Nat, it's Hector," cthe voice from the other end. "Emma's been injured- Flash kicked her, and her kidney is damaged. Don't tell our parents yet. Cto my private hospital first." "I think I should let them know," Natalie said, standing up. "But how did Emma even get kicked?" Natalie remembered hearing Emma's piercing scream as she and Charlotte left the stables, just before Flash bolted out.

"She's unconscious and being rushed into surgery," Hector said. "I don't know the details yet." "Okay, I'm on my way." "Nat. Is Marcus with you?" he asked. "Bring him along too." "He's here now," Natalie replied. "I'll let him know, but I can't promise he'll cwith me." "Alright."

Natalie hung up and turned to Marcus. "Emma's kidney was injured when Flash kicked her. She's being rushed into surgery. Hector asked if you'd cto the hospital with me." Marcus stood up. "Sure, let's go." "Okay," Natalie said. "I'll let my mother know."

Hector had asked Natalie not to inform William and Charlotte, but how could she d she possibly keep th something so serious from them? What really puzzled Natalie was how Flash could injure Emma so severely.

Natalie headed upstairs and found Charlotte, who was meticulously applying skincare products in front of the mirror.

"Mom," Natalie said. "Hector called. Flash kicked Emma and injured her kidney.

She's in surgery. I need to go to the hospital." "What?" Charlotte turned, taking a moment to process what Natalie had just said. "You mean... Flash injured Emma's kidney?" "Yes," Natalie replied. "Hector toldnot to tell you and Dad yet, but I

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