Chapter 289 Anger and Cursing

"I'm feeling a little tired and need to take a break. If I haven't been the perfect host, I hope you'll forgive me," Natalie said, draped in Marcus' suit jacket. The faint scent of gardenias lingered on the fabric. It struck her as odd since she distinctly remembered Marcus not having this scent the first time they met. But now wasn't the time to dwell on what cologne he used. "Ms. Walker, please, rest!" "Yeah, take a break! No need to worry about us." The group of men around her, all acquaintances Lincoln had recently introduced her to, smiled warmly. Their polite and friendly teasing instantly lightened the atmosphere, making it easier for her to step away. Natalie gave them a gracious smile, turning her head slightly to glance at Marcus. He nodded subtly, and the two headed upstairs together. Once upstairs, Natalie pulled out her phone and dialed Hector's number. "Hey, Hector," she said when he picked up. "Which hospital is Emma in right now?" "She's at the Good Hope