Caught Him Cheating My Life Restarted (Natalie) novel Chapter 623

Kate Verdan was her mother, and Natalie was extremely devoted to her, always thinking of her in everything she did.

Although the old woman didn't say it explicitly, it was clear she was implying that Kate Verdan was protecting her biological daughter.

Even with her Alzheimer's, the old woman's mind was surprisingly sharp at this moment.

It wasn't impossible. Kate Verdan knew her daughter had been swapped with the heiress of a wealthy family. Perhaps she was sacrificing her adopted daughter to protect her biological daughter's life of luxury.

Upon hearing her mother-in-law's words, it finally dawned on Mrs. Lockwood!

She said in astonishment, "Mom, are you saying that Natalie isn't Kate Verdan's child with another man at all? That Natalie is the Ward's daughter? And Kate Verdan is deliberately saying this to protect Marie's position in the Ward family?

Because Marie is her biological daughter, she's showing favoritism, isn't she?"

Mrs. Lockwood realized how foolish she had been. She was no match for her mother-in-law. Why hadn't she considered that possibility?

She had actually believed that Natalie was Kate Verdan's child with some other man. She never imagined the truth could be this cruel—that Kate would choose to protect her biological daughter by sacrificing Natalie.

Marie was about to explode with anger. She had just gotten through this.

Why was this damned old hag spouting nonsense and making people suspicious?

Marie shot back, "Old Mrs. Lockwood, you certainly have a vivid imagination, making up stories for Natalie's sake. I know you all want Natalie to have a good family background so the Lockwood family won't be a laughingstock. But I'm a person, too. You can't just keep stepping on me to elevate Natalie, can you? Isn't that going too far?"

As Fiona spoke, Kate Verdan suddenly slapped her across the face.

"Fiona, what nonsense are you talking about? How could you speak to me like that? Your sister is my child with an irresponsible man. She is my daughter, and your biological sister.

You're my daughter, how could you think of me so poorly? Is this how you repay me for all the years I've loved and cared for you? By suspecting me? Do you think I'm that selfish? What was the point of raising you all these years?"

Kate Verdan grew more and more agitated, and Fiona was frightened.

Fiona apologized, "Mom, I'm sorry. I just feel that sister has had such a hard life. If she really is the Ward's daughter, she should be allowed to return to their family. I didn't mean to make you angry with those words."