Chapter 140 His Opinion Matters

For the first time since Marcus had met Natalie, he saw her typically calm and aloof expression take on a look of genuine confusion. "I blamed you at first, wanting to know what you said to my grandmother that frightened her so much," Natalie said softly, lowering her head. A trace of mockery tugged at her lips. Ultimately, whatever Marcus had told Grace didn't really matter. If Grace truly had the mental capacity of a six-year-old, as long as Marcus hadn't been excessively harsh, nothing he said should have rattled her that deeply. After all, he had not threatened or intimidated her. He had spoken calmly, yet her reaction was so extreme. Deep down, how could Natalie not have her doubts? The truth was, she just hadn't been willing to believe them. "Ms. Walker, does my opinion even matter?" Marcus' casual tone interrupted her thoughts. His dark, deep-set eyes were fixed on the Intensive Care Unit door. "Don't you already know the answer?" His words only deepened the bitter curve