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.

beat. She hung up

turned

her head and gaped. “It's the

9th of October that year. It was the day when Mr. Shane's parents passed away. It's also when David died,” said

David died on the 9th of October a few years

“How is that possible? How can my

out, she

agitated, Joyce held

exclaimed Natalie in anguish as she covered

thinks that his parents' death has something got to do with my mom. However, since my mom's dead, he can't seek clarification from her. That's why he's treating me

this is a very grave matter. We

that, I'll

been more than ten years since the incident, it might take a

I can wait no matter how long it takes. I'll go

grabbed her

hand, wanting to call

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