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