Natale spat out a mouthful of black blood. After resting on the couch for a while, het vision gradually cleared, and she saw the tall, beautiful woman who had just been a blurry
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Instantly, Natalie froze in shock at the sight before her -The woman had timed out to be Marcus. Her give shot down to her chest.
Marcus had just coveted her with a blanket, wrapping it tightly around her. But the silver needles were still in her chest, and she remembered that she had unbuttoned her shim to place them.
That meant Marcus might have seen her body.
Natalie’s expression shifted for a moment before she regained her composure. No matter what, Marcus had saved her.
“Are you alright?” Marcus asked, his voice soft with coorm
Natalie paused, them remembered her dispose. She was pretending to be a man.
She lowered her voice, deliberately shitting it into a sultry, smoky bone. Thank you for saving me,
latalie said smoothly, adjusting the blanket around her, “I’m very grateful.
Maccus seemed to relax, though a flicker of doubt remained. “Are you here to see De Elim for treatment?
Natalie nodded. “Yes”
Marcus’s tone grew colder as he said, “She’s rather responsable, isn’t she? Learning a patient alone after acupunctures caress.”
His thoughts tuned to Charles–he suddenly worried about letting Natalie une acupuncture treatment o
Natalie blinked, contused. How did her aciquncture treatment become a matter of inresponsibdity?
“Dr. Elim is very cesponsible,” Natalie said firmly as she turned away to adjust her clothes under the blanket, “And today’s incident has nothing to do with her.
“It seems Eke you have quite a strong opinion of her”
“Not at all.” Marcus replied, settling into the couch opposite her. He watched intensely as the man meticulously packed away the silver needles.
The man’s hands were long and delicate, almost too cefined for a young man. They reminded him strangely of Natalie’s hands.
“May I ask your name?” Mareusingained, his gaze lingering on the boy’s face,
Natalie ersitated for a brief moment before responding slowly, “Nathaniel”
Marcus’s eyes narrowed ever so slightly. Nathaniel? Wait, was this Natalie?
Natalie stood up, carefully packed away the acupuncture kit, and walked into the pharmacy room, pushing open the door
Comidir wax muttering to herself while brewing medicine. Seeing Natalie, she quickly rose to her teet
Before Connie could say anything more, Natalie coward her mouth with her hand. “Is the medicine ready? From now un, call me Nath. I’m your distant relative, Nath Got it?
Connie was about to scream in lear when Natalie interrupted her again.
“No screaming.” Natale’s voice was sharp, her face devoid of warmth. Her cold gaze silenced Connie immediately
Connie trembled slightly. It had been a long time since she had seen her this angr
“Yes, Naich,” Connie said carefully. “The medicine is ready. It just needs to coolbete it can be taken.
“Nath, can you tell me what’s going on? You’ve just done acupuncture. How’s your body? Are you feeling better now?
Connie had no idea what she had done wrong, but she could tell from Natalie’s icy demeanor that she was furious
Without responding, Natale walked to the counter, put on heat–resistant gloves, poured the brewed medicine into a bowl, and carried it out of the mom
“Nath, why aren’t you saying anything? Did 1 do something wrong
Connie chased after Natale and was stunned to see an unexpected guest sitting on the couch. She wandered when did Marcus arche
“Ms. Sterling” Marcus stood up as soon as he saw Connie, his gaze falling on Natalie, who was holding the medicine. His eyes darkened with each passing moment
Ms. Sterling, earlier on the phone, you said I asked Ms. Walker to rain my fiancée I want to explain in person that I’ve never said nor done such things.”
Marcus spoke to Connie, but his eyes were fixed on Natale.
The acupuncture, the medicine, ber delicate, slender fingers, her pale skin, and those sneakers with insoles that made her appear taller…
Marcus’s mind, a conclusion was forming
“So what?” Connie stepped forward, her tone firm. “The words came from your assistant and your grandfather, not from you. Do you really believe they would have made such a Inquest without reason?
“Str. Holden, an explanation is just a cover up, and a cow–up is a truth.”
“Don Mr Langley feel the same?”
Marcus’s deep, penetrating gaze never leti Natalie. His eyes were intense, almost accusatory, sending a chill down her spine.
“I don’t understand what you’re talking about.” Natalie played dumb, trying to keep her composure.
*is that so?” Marcus smirked slightly, his gaze shitting away. He stopped pressing her.
“Ms. Sterling, please let Ms. Walker know that truly had no knowledge of this matter. I will clarity things with Ethan and my grandfather. I’ll make sure they apologize to Ms.
“As for my fiancée, whether it’s M. Walker or Ms. Sterling, neither of you need to concern yourselves with IL”
With that, Marcos nodded and turned to leave.
Chapter 64 The Way He Looks at Her
But just as he reached the door, he paused, turned back, and fixedhis gaze on Natalie
His lips parted, and his deep, magnetic voice echoed through the rooms as he said, “In the future, it’s best to lock the doors when you’re at home”
With that, Marcus turned and left. This time, he trule left, without a second glance.
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