Caught Him Cheating My Life Restarted (Natalie) novel Chapter 689

The Ward parents looked at Natalie, their eyes filled with pain. This was their daughter.

Their daughter, who had been stolen from them and lost for over twenty years.

Even in such difficult circumstances, she had relied on her own abilities to become a researcher.

She was so brilliant. She didn't need their luxury cars or Hermès bags. Were they wrong to bother her like this?

With great resolve, Elaine Ward went back to the car and returned with a thermos.

“Natalie, this is some chicken soup I made for you. I know you don’t want anything from us, but… could you please just accept the soup?”

Elaine’s eyes were filled with longing. Natalie hesitated.

Marcus pleaded with a hopeful look, “Please take it, Natalie. Mom got up at the crack of dawn to make it for you. She just wants to make sure you’re taking care of yourself.”

The entire Ward family watched her, their gazes intense. Natalie knew how much they wanted her to accept.

She took the thermos. “I’ll take this. But please take everything else back. This is a workplace. Don’t bring things here again; it disturbs everyone.”

“I understand, Natalie. We won’t bother you here again. Today is Mom’s birthday. Would you… have dinner with us tonight?”

“I’ve accepted the soup, but I’m sorry, I can’t attend Mrs. Ward’s birthday party. I have a project I need to work on.”

Though she used work as an excuse, they all knew Natalie still wanted nothing to do with them.

Elaine's disappointment was palpable. When she left the house that morning, she had fantasized about her real daughter celebrating with them, about their family finally being whole.

Richard saw his wife's sorrow and gently took her hand. “Our daughter is a researcher. She’s busy with work. It’s alright. There will be other opportunities.”

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