Chapter 450 The Human Heart Is The Most Terrifying Thing

Marcus' voice was deep and magnetic, carrying an unmistakable weight of sorrow and suppressed anger. Natalie knew how much he was struggling. If Charles had known the truth all along, then his actions were no different from Grace's. What Marcus feared most was that his grandfather had known. Worse, he might have played a role in it. She understood how that felt. She had trusted Grace, only to discover the ones who betrayed her the most were the very people she had relied on. Wrapping her arms around his waist, she whispered, "Don't worry. I tested Grandpa Charles before. He isn't like Grace. Marcus, you won't become a second version of me." Marcus gave a bitter smile. "You're trying to comfort me. Even if my grandpa wasn't directly involved, he must have known something. His silence is proof of his guilt. "He raised me himself. He understands me, but I understand him just as well. I believe he wasn't directly responsible, but the moment he found out my mom had been poisoned, he m