There was more than one photo stacking up on top of each other!
Nathaniel's brows furrowed.
Then, Mango returned with a broom in her hand just as Nathaniel was about to open the frame and take a look.
"What are you looking at? That's a picture that I took a long time ago and I think it's when I was 18 years old. To be honest, I look so much prettier before and I actually like my past appearances better."
Mango felt somewhat regretful.
However, Nathaniel whispered, "There's something in the photo."
"Hmm? What is it?"
Mango was about to step forward but Nathaniel stopped her.
"Don't move and give me the broom as I'll clean up the glass pieces now."
Mango didn't refute as she saw the mess on the ground and she directly threw the broom to Nathaniel.
Then, Nathaniel cleaned up the place before the two of them sat on the bed and he picked up the photo.
There was a folded paper attached to the back of the photo with adhesive tape.
"What's this? I never knew that there's a paper behind my picture..."
Mango took it over before she gently unfolded it and found that it was a paternity test report.
It was a report of the paternity test between Mr. Shen and a person named Cattleya Malthus and there was a 99% probability that they were biologically related.
Mango was stunned at that instant.
What did this imply?
Did that mean that Mr. Shen had found his biological daughter?
However, Mango had never heard Mr. Shen nor Mrs. Shen mentioning it.
She took a look at the date it was unexpectedly very recent.
That was to say, her parents might not have gone to travel but to find their own daughter.
Previously, Queena had mentioned that she entrusted Mango to the Shen parents and let them raise her as their daughter was dead, but could something else have happened in between?
Mango's brows were tightly furrowed.
At that moment, Nathaniel quickly said as he realized that Mango was in a bad mood, "Perhaps there's a misunderstanding and..."
"My parents never hid anything from me yet they suddenly left without saying a word to me this time. Now, they even turned off their phone and it's probably because they didn't want me to contact them. I guess that they have mixed feelings as well and are very confused at this point but I honestly don't mind them finding back their own daughter again, so they really don't have to hide it from me..."
Mango said with a smile but Nathaniel could tell that she was very sad and disappointed.
She put away the paternity test report and placed them in the drawer as how it was before.
Then, Mango suddenly said, "They prepared this room especially for their daughter but I have been occupying it for so many years and now that they've found their biological daughter, of course they would put the DNA report here. It's my fault for not realizing what they truly wanted and they must have felt troubled... I'll be sure to pack up my stuff soon so that it won't be awkward for them when they return." "Mango, don't be so negative as that may not be your parents' intention. They have raised you for so many years and I'm sure that it's a big blow to them now that you turn out not to be their biological daughter. They'll naturally be happy to find their true child but they might have hidden it from you as they're afraid that you'll overthink it. This is perhaps how they express their love for you, so don't worry too much about it and they might make it clear to us after they come back. For now, don't overthink it yourself as everyone can tell how much they cherished you, alright? They have raised you for over 20 years and your relationship with them can't end just like that even if you're not their real daughter, isn't it?"
Mango felt much better after hearing Nathaniel's words.
"I know, it's just that I feel really lost and sad all of a sudden as I was their only daughter and now they don't care about me anymore... I feel that they have abandoned me as they went to look for their biological daughters behind my back."
"Silly girl, they're not abandoning you and they probably just don't want you to feel shocked. I'm sure that they're still contemplating how to tell you about it but we discovered this by accident in advance. Anyhow, don't be sad as they will always be your parents and this is an unchangeable fact. You'll just get a sister if they found their own biological daughter and there's nothing different, isn't it?"
Mango nodded her head.
"You're right and I shall let it go... I'll ask them when they come back and I really don't mind if they find their own daughter."
"That's for sure as my wife is the kindest woman."
Nathaniel held Mango tightly.
He knew that Mango was fragile deep down as she cherished her relationship with the Shen family more than that with Queena.
"Alright, let's go back as I guess that Mateo is arriving soon and your design draft is really important. I'm looking forward to cheering for you by the time you win the award."
Mango burst into laughter.
"You always make me laugh."
"That's for sure as you are my wife and I should definitely make you happy... Let's go home."
"All right."
Mango held Nathaniel's arm as she left the room but she had a feeling that she no longer belonged here the moment she closed the door.
Nevertheless, Mango shook her head and cleared her mind before leaving the Shen family's house with Nathaniel.
Then, Mateo called them even before they reached the Ye family's house.
"Where are you? Why are you taking Mango around now that she's pregnant? Nathaniel, do you not know how to be a husband? If that's so, please hurry up and sign up for a parenting class."
Mango's heart ached as she felt sorry for Nathaniel the moment Mateo criticized him harshly.
"Uncle, that's not true, I..."
"What are you trying to argue? You are pregnant yet you left the house without thought! Aren't you aware of your own physical condition? Nathaniel is being insensible and you're no different from him. How am I supposed to explain it to your parents if something happens to you?"
Mateo cut Mango off directly.
"That's why he's not a good guy either! He wouldn't have told you the issue that I unintentionally spilled to him if he's a good person! He's no different from anyone else for letting you give up the project."
Mango a little confused at Mateo's words.
"What do you mean, uncle?"
"It's nothing and you shouldn't worry about it as that's just our business affairs. Come on, let's go home."
Nathaniel ended the conversation promptly and brought Mango home.
On the other hand, Mateo came with a lorry that was filled with bags of goods.
At that moment, Mango and Nathaniel were dumbfounded.
"Uncle, did you just buy everything from the mall?"
Nathaniel asked with his arms crossed as he watched Mateo order the workers to unload the stuff from the car.
Mateo answered straightforwardly, "I don't know what Mango needs as I'm not married and I don't have any children either, so I've bought all the items from the nursery shop so that you can use whatever you need at any time."
"Thank you, uncle."
Mango was really moved.
She didn't have anyone with her when she was pregnant last time but she felt really blessed this time as all her family members were genuinely concerned about her.
However, Nathaniel said blandly, "It's my child and I will buy such items myself as it's not like the Ye Family can't afford it."
"Why not you get pregnant yourself if you're so capable? I promise not to buy you anything if you can do so. Now, the child that Mango is carrying is also the bloodline of the Hans family and it's none of your business if I want to buy these items for him!"
Mango knew that the two of them were just concerned for her and they cherished her deep down although they always argued with one another.
At that moment, Mango stepped forward and hugged Mateo as she was really moved.
"Uncle, thank you so much! I've experienced family warmth although my parents aren't around all thanks to you and Terrance... I really love you very much!"
Mateo was really taken aback by the sudden change in Mango's emotions.
"Uh... Man...Mango, can you not act like this as I'm not used to it..."
Mateo didn't know what to do and he looked at Nathaniel for help in the hope that he would get him out of the trouble.
Nathaniel smiled as he knew that Mango was really emotional and fragile at the moment and she was showing her gratefulness for the Hans family's help during this period of time.
So, he ignored Mateo as Mateo also criticized him just now.
Just as the three of them were in the awkward situation, a loud bang came from outside suddenly and it was a bolt from the blue to them.
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