Chapter 217 She Wants to Be Marcus' Grandmother

Natalie accepted Charles's gift and handed it to Connie, asking her to put it away safely. "Grandpa Charles, let's rest for a bit. After that, I'll take you to the hospital." "Alright." Charles studied Natalie for a moment before asking, "Nattie, your medical skills are incredible. Why do you go to such lengths to keep your identity hidden?" Natalie fell silent. There was a reason she kept a low profile—one she couldn't afford to ignore. After a long pause, she finally spoke. "Grandpa Charles, human nature can be cruel. I can't afford to take that gamble." She was young, not like other highly respected, seasoned medical experts. More importantly, she was a woman. People's prejudice ran deep. Some couldn't accept that a woman could surpass them in skill. That kind of resentment often bred sabotage from the shadows. To avoid unnecessary trouble and follow the advice of her mentor, Federrick, Natalie had always practiced medicine under the alias, Elim. It was a name Federrick h