Chapter 215

Chapter 215 Interrogation

Natalie emerged from the airport, completely unaffected by Cedric.

After receiving a call from Zane, she drove straight to Sylvan Gems.

Rebecca greeted her as she entered the lobby of Sylvan Gems.

“Nat.”

Despite the recent turmoil, Rebecca still managed to address her with the familiar nickname, showing

her deep understanding of the situation.

The receptionist nervously stepped forward, “Ms. Walker, Madam Johnson insisted on waiting for you.”

Not knowing Natalie’s current work hours made it a bit awkward for the receptionist when Rebecca

insisted on waiting.

After all, Rebecca was part of the Johnson family. Despite the recent controversies, most people dared

not be disrespectful.

Natalie waved her hand, signaling the receptionist to leave.

Turning to Rebecca, Natalie’s tone was icy as she asked, “What do you want with me?”

“It’s about Tina, I know she…” Rebecca stumbled when talking about Christina. “Nat, your previous

discord

with Tina in the family was because of me. The child is innocent!”

“She’s still probably unused to treating you differently. I’m sure you know how hard habits are to break,

right? Please, don’t hold it against her, okay?”

Natalie looked at Rebecca impassively. Undoubtedly, Rebecca genuinely cared for Christina.

Christina’s initial stability in the Johnson family was thanks to Rebecca’s affection.

Christina was just an adopted daughter, but she led a truly comfortable life.

This caused many people to envy her.

But Christina didn’t cherish her blessings.

When Natalie was still in the Johnson family, she felt uneasy mentioning this matter, as it would affect

everyone’s mood.

But now…

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“She has already gone back.”

“G–gone back?”

“Yes.”

“In that case, I apologize on her behalf. Please don’t let these matters cause discord between you and

Ced!”

Rebecca was genuinely hardworking. Amidst the current external turmoil, she could withstand such

internal pressure to talk to Natalie.

It was no wonder Elizabeth liked her. Such a daughter–in–law who handled things so well was indeed

at

treasure.

Natalie replied, “There’s no need for apologies. But there’s one thing I want to correct.”

“What is it?”

“The discord between Christina and me was never because of you.”

“What do you mean?” Rebecca didn’t understand Natalie’s words for a moment.

Natalie smiled mockingly. “Despite raising her, it seems you have no idea about the thoughts of a

young

girl.”

Rebecca’s face changed slightly at the words.

Something uncomfortable clawed at her chest.

Natalie added meaningfully, “What she wants isn’t simply to be your daughter.”

After speaking, Natalie didn’t care about Rebecca’s reaction and walked away. Rebecca stood there,

her

mind in chaos for a moment before suddenly clearing up.

It had to be said that a person might be confused, but they wouldn’t stay confused forever unless they

chose to be.

Rebecca was not an idiot. With Natalie’s words, her mind became filled with various thoughts–Natalie,

Jocelyn, and Isabella.

Was Christina connected to all of the incidents concerning them?

d her eyes.

Suddenly, her face turned pale, and a flash of anger crossed her

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Natalie stood at the elevator, watching Rebecca leave angrily.

A cold and sinister smile appeared on her lips.

Hah… Christina!

Natalie had always known what Rebecca’s limits were.

If Christina insisted on making Natalie’s life miserable, Natalie would make sure they were both going

through the same misery!

Rebecca was a traditional woman, and Christina’s thoughts were undoubtedly something she wouldn’t

approve of.

Her standards for a daughter–in–law wouldn’t change just because she had personally raised

Christina.

Besides, Christina was her adopted daughter.

She definitely wouldn’t approve!

Christina returned to the Johnson Manor. When Wanda saw her, she immediately started fussing. She

had made food for Christina and reheated the food multiple times, hoping Christina would have

something warm to eat when she returned.

“Miss, are you cold? I’m sure you’re hungry, right?!”

“Wanda!”

Seeing Wanda, Christina’s eyes were teary. It seemed that she had been really anxious throughout the

night.

For the first time, she felt like she had a close brush with death.

“Oh, it’s good that you’re back. That’s good!” Wanda embraced Christina with concern.

For the first time, Christina didn’t refuse the maid’s touch. With Rebecca absent, she seemed to need

an

embrace now, regardless of who it was:

“Shh, it’s okay!” Wanda continued to comfort Christina in her arms.

When Rebecca returned, she saw Wanda comforting Christina in such a manner.

From her perspective….

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She suddenly realized how similar Christina and Wanda’s side profile looked. Even their eyes

seemed…!

Wanda and Christina had always been around her, but she had never seen them from such a similar

angle.

But now…

Her heart skipped a beat.

A shiver ran down her spine, but she quickly shook her head, forcefully suppressing this thought.

It was impossible; these were the people she knew best!

Rebecca went inside.

Christina saw her and left Wanda’s arms, calling out with a hint of grievance, “Mom!”

She was genuinely aggrieved.

Although she had experienced many ups and downs by Rebecca’s side over the years, last night….

No matter what she said, Christina couldn’t escape the feeling of being trapped. Whenever she thought

about those repeated questions, her heart tightened.

Christina had to admit that Natalie was truly ruthless this time. It was a move Christina had never

anticipated, and she almost couldn’t turn the situation around.

Christina had no idea that if it weren’t for Cedric, she might not have been able to escape that situation.

The evidence Natalie submitted this time was exceptionally solid.

If Cedric hadn’t threatened Natalie with Bianca, Christina wouldn’t have been able to come out for quite

a

long time.

“Madam.” Wanda saw Rebecca return suddenly and was shocked. She nervously approached and

explained, “Miss was frightened!”

“Hmm. You’re dismissed for now,” Rebecca said in a serious tone.

Previously, she was so anxious.

Now, her expression toward Christina was stern.

After Natalie’s reminder, on her way back, she tried to follow Christina’s relationships with the women

related to Cedric,

Isabella… Jocelyn! Natalie!

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Undoubtedly, Christina had extremely unfavorable relationships with them. Why were they

unfavorable? Previously, Christina could explain that she didn’t like Natalie because of Rebecca.

Isabella was the same.

But what about Jocelyn? What about those women from the past? She remembered that Christina had

personally handed her a lot of related information.

She initially found those socialites appealing, but in the end, her attitude changed because of what

Christina showed her,

In this recent incident…

It was about Jocelyn.

Now, Rebecca even doubted the authenticity of those things. She wondered about the true nature of

her

adopted daughter, whom she had raised with her own hands.

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