The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 209

Natalie's lips curved upward, and her eyes seemed to lift, but her gaze was surprisingly cold. When she spoke, she stared intently at Grace, who had once been someone she trusted with her whole heart.

Because of that trust, no matter what Grace said or did, Natalie never thought of her in the worst light. Even before, Natalie still held out some hope for her and gave her one last chance.

However, Grace only disappointed her.

"Mrs. Langley Senior, I don't actually remember many details from my childhood. But after some careful reflection, I do have some impressions."

Natalie stared unblinkingly at Grace and said, "I was truly grateful toward you and respected you."

"Nattie, you've misunderstood me." Grace wiped her tears away, saying, "I don't know where you got that video clip, but I swear I've never done anything like that. Besides, I never said such a thing."

"Enough," Natalie interrupted Grace. "Mrs. Langley Senior, even your daughter-in-law doesn't believe what you're saying.

"I'm giving you one last chance now. Tell me honestly—when my mom and Mrs. Langley gave birth in the hospital, were the babies intentionally swapped, or was it really the hospital's mistake, as you said? That it was a case of unfortunate timing and that the Langleys were also victims?

"I want to hear the honest truth, Mrs. Langley Senior."

Natalie spoke each word with a sharp tone, and the coldness in her gaze sent a chill down Grace's spine.

"Do you know who my parents are? They are currently investigating what happened back then. If they were to uncover the truth…" Natalie smirked. "The consequences will not be something you or the Langleys can bear."

"Nattie, are you threatening your grandma?"

"Mrs. Langley Senior, don't call yourself my grandma."

By this point, Natalie truly felt that Grace was hypocritical. How had she not noticed before that this old lady's acting skills and shamelessness far exceeded her imagination?

"I feel disgusted with you," Natalie said bluntly. She no longer wanted to show any affection to Grace. She just wanted to know if Gace had intentionally taken her back to the Langleys.

Grace's aged face alternated between turning pale and flushing red. Her lips quivered as tears streamed down the wrinkles on her face.

"Mrs. Langley Senior, the only thing I'm grateful to the Langleys for is that Victor posted my information on the family search network.

"For so many years, you asked me to maintain a low profile in anything I did—never letting me take any ads or magazine shoots. You also told me to stay out of the spotlight at Langley Group. Was it because you were afraid that if my picture got posted, my real parents would recognize me?"

Grace shook her head. "No, Nattie! It's not like that!"

"Then say it!" Natalie suddenly raised her voice. She slammed her hand on the bedside table with a loud bang, making Grace shudder in fear.

"Mrs. Langley Senior, my patience has run thin. Don't waste the last bit of affection I have for you."

Natalie's sudden shift in attitude caught Grace off guard for a moment.

Grace silently shed tears, and after a while, she said in a choked-up voice, "Nattie, I can tell you for sure that I never knew you and Selena would be swapped. You also can't blame me for the hospital's mistake.

"It's my first time being a grandmother. Perhaps there are many areas where I didn't do well, but my love for you can never be faked."

Grace choked up between words, then suddenly covered her face and burst into tears.

Natalie and Walter exchanged a glance, and Walter understood her intentions. He immediately got up to go outside.

Inside the ward, Natalie watched in silence as Grace cried. Not long ago, she and Walter had overheard the entirety of Grace and Diana's conversation while standing at the entrance of the ward.