The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 162

After finishing what she had to say, Grace hung up the phone right away, not giving John a single chance to speak.

She was certain that he would do as told. After all, years ago, it was she who had personally helped elevate the Miller family. She was also the one who decided on Natalie's engagement to Tyler.

Even after she gradually withdrew from the public, she told Natalie to keep supporting the Miller family as before.

The Langleys and the Millers were partners. They were essentially one entity. If one thrived, the other would benefit. If one fell, the other would suffer too.

The Miller family clearly understood that. Therefore, Tyler would surely come.

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At the Holden residence, Charles hurriedly went to find Natalie. He also made a phone call to Marcus.

"Marcus, go to the hospital right away. Grace has recovered. She's regained her senses! This is amazing news. After all these years, she's finally recovered."

On the other end of the line, Marcus was surprised.

Grace recovered at this particular moment? What a coincidence.

"Grandpa, I left an important document at home. Could you have Ms. Walker bring it over to me?" Marcus quickly asked. "Once she gets here with the file, I'll go to the hospital with her."

He knew Charles had been trying to create chances for him and Natalie to spend time alone. Surely Charles would agree.

Sure enough, Charles responded without thinking. "Alright, I'll let Natalie know. I'll go to the hospital with Sheldon. You two come quickly, okay? But if you're busy, it's fine to come later."

"Okay, thanks, Grandpa."

Marcus hung up and immediately called Hector. "Hey, what's going on? Why did Grace suddenly recover at a time like this?"

Hector had just stepped out of surgery and felt confused. "Recovered from what?"

"Her mental state. She's back to normal," Marcus said in his low, cold voice.

Hector blurted out a curse. "That old hag must be doing it on purpose!"

"I'll try to delay Natalie so she'll arrive at the hospital as late as possible, but I can't guarantee how long that'll be," Marcus said, checking his watch. "Alright, bye."

With that, Marcus ended the call and dialed Natalie. "Hello, Ms. Walker. I have to trouble you to make a trip."

"Grandpa Charles already told me. Which file do you need, and where is it? I'll bring it to you," Natalie answered calmly, with no hint of emotion. She didn't mention Grace at all.

Marcus felt a slight stir inside. He sympathized with Natalie a bit more now. Yet, it was only that—sympathy.

Everyone had their own fate. He was helping her only because she had saved Charles.

"It's in the study. The first drawer. The topmost file," he replied.

"Got it. I'll be there soon."

After hanging up, Natalie informed Charles. Then, she headed to the study as Marcus had instructed. Before long, she left Holden Residence with the file in hand.

Marcus had given her a car for convenience. Natalie drove on her own. Throughout the trip, her face remained tense, her gaze frighteningly cold.

She had taken such careful care of Grace all those years. At first, she thought her medical skills were insufficient, so she found one famous doctor after another. Even her mentor told her to give up and let Grace stay that way.

Eventually, she stopped trying. Seeing Grace live carefree like a child, she believed her mentor was right.

Now she realized her mentor must have known long ago but could not reveal it. That was why he persuaded her to let things take their course.

Of course, she couldn't possibly treat Grace, who faked her illness.