The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 176

Charlotte's voice was firm and unyielding. The way she looked at Grace had completely changed. It was no longer filled with gratitude and respect but radiated undisguised disdain and hatred.

Grace stepped forward, her aging face alternated between pallor and a sickly green hue.

"Mrs. Walker, there seems to be some misunderstanding between us. Whatever it may be, today is my granddaughter's engagement party. She has fainted, so shouldn't we prioritize sending her to the hospital?"

Though Grace's complexion looked terrible, her tone remained calm, and her emotions were clearly under tight control.

"Victor, Diana, why are you two still standing there? Take Selena to the hospital."

"Yes, yes, we need to take Selena to the hospital!"

"There's no need for that," Hector said as he adjusted his glasses and stepped forward, each step deliberate.

"I'm a doctor myself. Mrs. Langley Senior's previous illness was treated at my private hospital, so you should trust my skills. If Ms. Langley's fainting isn't handled in time, it could become life-threatening. Mr. Langley, Mrs. Langley, please step aside. I'll take care of the emergency treatment."

As Hector spoke, Timothy and Mason also stepped forward. Lincoln, the award-winning actor and megastar, chose not to appear openly. Instead, he stood inconspicuously among the crowd, wearing a mask and cap, quietly observing the scene.

"Don't be afraid, Nat." Hector smiled warmly at Natalie. "You are no longer a child without a family to rely on."

Hector's words stunned Natalie. Her heart began to race uncontrollably. She had previously told Charlotte that she wanted to handle matters with the Langley family herself.

Charlotte had agreed at the time, yet here they all were. However, not everyone from the Walker family was present. For instance, Sky and Lincoln were absent.

"Nat, I'm sorry. We made our relationship public without your permission," William said, patting Natalie's shoulder.

Natalie snapped out of her thoughts and nodded lightly. "It's fine. After all, I had already made up my mind to sever all ties with the Langley family.

She no longer needed fake familial bonds.

Charlotte's protective stance had always been overt, bold, and domineering. She and William would even apologize if they upset her, never once using their parental status to demand submission or compromise.

The Walker family's love and protectiveness were a stark contrast to Grace's so-called affection.

Grace's carefully composed expression finally broke apart upon hearing Natalie's words. She looked at her in disbelief.

"Nattie, what did you just say? You want to cut ties with the Langley family? Nattie, cutting ties with the Langley family means cutting ties with me too?"

Grace's face was wounded, tears glistening in her eyes. "Nattie, do you really… hate the Langley family so much? Do you hate me that much?"

"Mrs. Langley Senior, doesn't my daughter have every reason to hate your family and you?" Charlotte interjected, stepping in to shield Natalie from Grace's gaze.

"Mrs. Langley Senior, let me make this clear. My husband and I have already begun investigating what happened back then. Why was it that only your granddaughter and my daughter faced issues at that hospital?

"If this matter turns out to have no connection to the Langley family, so be it. But if we uncover any link to you, don't blame us as parents for pursuing justice for our daughter and ourselves."

The setting was a hospital. A small girl lay on a hospital bed, her face pale and devoid of color. Outside the ward, a much younger Grace and Victor stood in the corridor, talking.

"Why take so much blood this time? Are you planning to drain her dry and kill her?" Even if she's not your biological daughter, she's still so young. Don't you understand the importance of leaving room for the future?"

Victor sneered dismissively, his tone dripping with indifference. "Mom, weren't you the one who agreed with the doctor about how much blood should be drawn? Now that it's been done, you're blaming us.

"And wasn't it you who said that Natalie was just some stray from another family? Our family took her in and raised her, which was already a tremendous act of kindness.

"Letting her donate blood to Diana is a privilege for her. If she couldn't even do that, what right does she have to remain in our household?"

Grace slapped Victor across the face with full force, her expression cold and furious. "Watch your mouth. I never want to hear you say something like that again."

"Yes, I understand," Victor replied through gritted teeth. Though he complied, his expression betrayed his lingering resentment.

Grace turned and walked away. "When Natalie starts waking up, I'll come back. By then, you and Diana better behave yourselves."

"Yes, I understand," Victor repeated, his tone barely masking his defiance.

The video cut off abruptly at this point.