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.

nothing else you’d 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 welled up in Johanna’s eyes. Her hope, which had been long lost, was now

must’ve scared you just now. I was

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

her best to recall the past. She had no idea why this lady suddenly burst into tears, but she had a feeling she might

an earthquake that turned the whole city into chaos. Many people were seriously hurt,

thoughts.She had never even talked about this with Sebastian before, but now she was telling it to a woman she had just met for a

covered her face and suddenly burst

had no clue what was going on. She patted her on the

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 else’s daughter home. Over the years, my husband and I have always been looking for our real daughter but

how to feel. She looked at Johanna with a faint smile on her face and said, “Maybe this is just a coincidence. Things like this happen in

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

also had the feeling that Johanna was familiar and kind. From what Johanna said, that might be true.

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

scared that she’d only be disappointed

“O… Okay.”

Quinn family, she only

ladies had overheard their conversation. Surprise, shock, and

could this be? The plain charity party had unfolded so dramatically. The rich ladies quickly looked away awkwardly, knowing full

dared to say even one more

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

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