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.

to go now.” Natalie thought that there was no more need to say anymore to a stranger. More tears welled

you just

said in a resigned tone, “I can’t remember what happened

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

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

having said that,Natalie was lost in thoughts.She had never even talked about this with Sebastian before, but

shook. She covered her face and suddenly burst into

on. She patted her on the shoulder and tried to comfort her, “Mrs.

earthquake. It was such a chaos and I mistakenly

at Johanna with a faint smile on her

tears. After that, she argued, “I didn’t make a mistake. I just knew it. I’ve been having a familiar

be true. After all, everything from her age, appearance,

the panic and hesitation in Natalie’s eyes, Johanna held her quivering hand and asked cautiously. “Natalie, would you like to undergo a paternity test with

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

“O… Okay.”

to refuse. Ever since she had cut off all ties with the Quinn family, she only had one

overheard their conversation. Surprise, shock,

unfolded so dramatically. The rich ladies quickly looked away awkwardly,

one dared to say even one more

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

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