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.

say anymore to a stranger. More tears welled up in Johanna’s eyes. Her hope, which had been

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

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 to

lady suddenly burst into tears, but she had a feeling she might feel

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.

this with Sebastian before, but now she was telling it to

shook. She covered her face and suddenly

patted her on the

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 else’s daughter home.

smile on her face and said, “Maybe this is

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

was familiar and kind. From what Johanna said, that might be true. After all, everything from her age, appearance, and her

held her quivering hand and asked cautiously. “Natalie, would you

her gaze hesitantly, not knowing what to say. Her first instinct was to doubt it. She scared that she’d only be disappointed if it turned out

“O… Okay.”

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 written

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

to say even one more

into a low status, but now, it was revealed that she might be the daughter of the

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