Natalie narrowed her eyes. “Perhaps, Mom did not have a conflict with David nine years ago. The root cause might be that something unknown happened on the 9th of October, which was when Jared turned three years old. Furthermore, this incident might have involved the Thompson family.”

“That's quite likely.” Joyce widened her eyes.

Massaging her temples, Natalie continued, “Now, we need to figure out what happened on the 9th of October, when Jared turned three. Once that is done, the problem between Shane and I would be resolved.”

Joyce and Jared nodded.

After thinking about it, Joyce suggested, “Why don't I search for some clues online? There might be some articles if something major happened to a wealthy family like the Thompsons.”

“That's a good idea. Thank you, Joyce.” Natalie patted her shoulder.

“You're welcome!” Smiling, Joyce sat in front of the computer.

Meanwhile, Natalie and Jared started chatting about the latter's life overseas.

After talking for a few minutes, Joyce announced that she had found something.

“I found it, Nat!” However, her expression seemed quite grim.

She hung up the

for yourself.” Joyce turned the

lowered her head and gaped. “It's the

of October that year. It was the

9th of

that possible? How can my mom possibly be related to Shane's parents'

to figure it out, she thought that it

was starting to become agitated, Joyce held her hand. “Calm

exclaimed Natalie in

me like that. Perhaps, he really thinks that his parents' death has something got to do with my mom. However,

a very grave matter. We must be

much difficulty, Natalie took a deep breath and calmed herself down. “I know. Even if you didn't tell me that, I'll still investigate and give Shane a reasonable explanation.

since it's been more than ten years since the incident, it might take a long while to

alright! I can wait no matter how long it takes.

that, she grabbed her bag

her hand, wanting to call

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