The matter of her family background was a sensitive issue for Natalie, so she was grateful for the other woman was consideration

But she sensed no malice from Johanna, so after a moment’s hesitation, Natalie decided to answer her question.

“l was adopted by the Quinn family. As for my biological parents, I’m sorry, but I’m afraid I have no idea who they are.” Her voice instinctively quieted down as she spoke, and the words fell heavy between them.

Johanna’s face immediately changed. A mix of complicated emotions flashed across her eyes.

“Are you saying that you’re adopted?” she asked urgently, as if to confirm a crucial truth.

Johanna suddenly got overly emotional, which had a way of overwhelming Natalie, who then said in a gentle voice

“Yes, it’s true. I was adopted by the Quinn family.”

Tears started to well up in Johanna’s eyes. She patted Natalie’s shoulder and went on to ask, “How did the Quinn family adopt you?”

Natalie shook her head. Her memory of it was long gone. Besides, she didn’t want to recall such sad memories from her childhood, so she had been deliberately avoiding thinking about what happened in the past.

At the same time, Johanna had nothing to do with her. Why was she asking so many questions? Natalie was feeling a bit confused about what was going on.

go now.” Natalie thought that there was no more need to say anymore to a stranger. More tears welled up in Johanna’s eyes. Her hope, which had been long lost, was now back again. She clutched onto Natalie’s hand and smiled lovingly

sorry, Natalie. I must’ve scared you just now.

can’t remember what happened that day in the past clearly. I’ll

why this lady suddenly burst into tears, but she had a feeling she might feel better if she

know exactly where it was they found me. But I’ve heard my adoptive father say that I was picked up by an acquaintance of his in Barnes. At that time, there had been an earthquake that turned the whole city into chaos. Many people were seriously hurt, leaving behind a lot of orphans and I happened to be one of them, I suppose. That friend of theirs

with Sebastian before, but now she was telling it

pale and her whole body shook. She covered

her on the shoulder and tried to

when my daughter was born in the hospital, there was an earthquake. It was such a chaos and I mistakenly took someone else’s daughter home. Over the years,

a faint smile on her face and said, “Maybe this is just

wiped away her tears. After that, she argued, “I didn’t make a mistake. I just knew it. I’ve been having a familiar feeling ever since I saw you. Families are linked by blood, you know? I believe that.

said, that might be true. After all, everything from

Johanna held her quivering hand and asked cautiously. “Natalie,

instinct was to doubt it. She scared that she’d only be disappointed if it turned out that they weren’t res related. But this was the closest she had ever

“O… Okay.”

end, she had no reason to refuse. Ever since she had cut off all ties with the Quinn family, she only had one

ladies had overheard their conversation. Surprise, shock, and embarrassment were written all over their

be? The plain charity party had unfolded so dramatically. The rich ladies quickly looked away awkwardly, knowing full well that they had just been insulting

dared to say even one more

low status, but now, it was revealed

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