The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband

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.

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

I must’ve scared you just now. I was

proceeded to sit down again and said in a resigned tone, “I can’t

past. She had no idea why this lady suddenly burst into tears, but she had

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 heard that they

about this with Sebastian before, but now she was telling it to a woman she had just met for a few

pale and her whole body shook. She covered her

going on. She patted her on

from her bag in her hand and proceeded to wipe her tears. She looked up at Natalie again with a serious expression on her face and said while sobbing at the same time, “Twenty-three years ago, when my daughter was born in the hospital, there was an earthquake. It was such a chaos and I mistakenly took someone

feel. She looked at Johanna with a faint smile on her face

been having a familiar feeling ever since I saw you. Families are linked by blood, you know?

kind. From what Johanna said, that might be true. After

and hesitation in Natalie’s eyes, Johanna held her quivering hand and

she’d only be disappointed if it turned out that they weren’t res related. But this was the closest she had ever gotten to find her

“O… Okay.”

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

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

unfolded so dramatically. The rich ladies quickly looked away awkwardly, knowing full well that they

to say

born into a low status, but now, it