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.

like to talk about, I have to go now.” Natalie thought that there was no more need to say anymore to a stranger. More tears

Natalie. I must’ve scared you just now. I was being too

to sit down again and said in a resigned tone, “I can’t remember what happened that day in the past clearly. I’ll have

no idea why this lady suddenly burst into tears, but

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

before, but now

face turned extremely pale and her whole body shook. She covered her face and

clue what was going on. She patted her on the shoulder and tried to comfort her, “Mrs. White, what’s the

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

Johanna with a faint smile on

familiar feeling ever since I saw you. Families are linked by blood, you know? I believe that. I really think that

the feeling that Johanna was familiar and kind. From what Johanna said, that might be true. After all, everything from

panic and hesitation in Natalie’s eyes, Johanna held her quivering hand and asked cautiously.

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 gotten to find her real

“O… Okay.”

she only had one person left in the world that she considered family-Hannah. She had been hoping she could find

overheard their conversation. Surprise,

rich ladies quickly looked away awkwardly, knowing full

dared to say even

being born into a low status, but now, it was revealed that she

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