Natalie narrowed her eyes. “Perhaps, Mom did not have a conflict with David nine years ago. The root cause might be that something unknown happened on the 9th of October, which was when Jared turned three years old. Furthermore, this incident might have involved the Thompson family.”

“That’s quite likely.” Joyce widened her eyes.

Massaging her temples, Natalie continued, “Now, we need to figure out what happened on the 9th of October, when Jared turned three. Once that is done, the problem between Shane and I would be resolved.”

Joyce and Jared nodded.

After thinking about it, Joyce suggested, “Why don’t I search for some clues online? There might be some articles if something major happened to a wealthy family like the Thompsons.”

“That’s a good idea. Thank you, Joyce.” Natalie patted her shoulder.

“You’re welcome!” Smiling, Joyce sat in front of the computer.

Meanwhile, Natalie and Jared started chatting about the latter’s life overseas.

After talking for a few minutes, Joyce announced that she had found something.

“I found it, Nat!” However, her expression seemed quite grim.

skipped a beat. She hung up the call and walked

yourself.” Joyce turned the laptop around to

and gaped.

eighteen years ago, so I searched what happened on the 9th of October that year. It was the day when Mr. Shane’s parents passed away. It’s also when David died,” said Joyce as she looked

9th

lip, finding it too ridiculous. “How is that possible? How can my mom possibly

figure it out, she

to become agitated, Joyce held her hand. “Calm

down?” exclaimed Natalie in anguish as she covered her

Perhaps, he really thinks that his parents’ death has something got to do with my mom. However, since my mom’s dead, he can’t seek clarification from her. That’s why he’s treating me

about. However, this is a very grave matter. We must be clear about the facts.” Joyce gazed at Natalie

took a deep breath and calmed herself down. “I know. Even if you didn’t tell me that, I’ll still investigate and give Shane a reasonable explanation. I will never believe that my mom’s involved in his

more than ten years since the incident, it might take a long while

fists. “It’s alright! I can wait no matter how long it takes. I’ll go look

her bag and left

stretched out her hand, wanting to call

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