Olivia looked at the half-finished pasta that she and Ethan left on the table. Linus and Mason probably hadn't eaten as well.
So, she said, "You two haven't eaten, right? Why don't I cook something up for you?"
Soon, there was a plate of pasta in front of Mason and Linus. Olivia smiled apologetically.
"There aren't any ingredients at home. This is all I can make for you."
"It's fine. It's nice to switch things up occasionally."
Mason seemed to be very easygoing.
There were no housekeepers in this house. Ethan took up the job of washing the dishes. He picked up the plates that the others used.
Linus frowned. Although the two of them were divorced, it seemed like their relationship didn't really change.
Olivia brewed some tea for Mason and Linus.
Then, she sat down and said, "Since it's getting late, I'll make it short. I happened to see a picture in your drawer.
"It was a picture of a woman. Is that woman called Natalie?"
Mason's expression visibly changed after hearing that name. He grabbed Olivia's arm excitedly.
"Do you know her? How are you related to her?"
Was her speculation wrong?
Olivia shook her head. "Honestly, I don't know who she is."
"But you …"
"A few years ago, I suddenly found out that I wasn't my father's biological daughter. I know nothing about my birth parents.
"Then, I met an old lady out of pure coincidence. She told me that I looked like someone she knew. She was the one who told me about Ms. Nat."
"What happened next?" Mason grabbed her hand with an urgent expression.
"Where … Where is Natalie now?"
He looked away from the woman with great effort. His gaze fell on the date.
He looked at the young man on the tree. A thought formed in his head.
Could it be…
Noticing that Mason was getting emotional, Olivia quickly said, "Don't get worked up, Mr. Heath. We can talk about it."
Mason didn't reply. Instead, he beckoned toward Linus.
Seeing that Mason was so excited that his arms were shaking, Linus asked, "How can I help, Dad?"
Mason's lips were quivering. Olivia handed him a glass of water. He calmed down slightly.
He grabbed Linus' arm. "Linus, get a DNA test done quickly for Vanessa and me."
Linus started to feel uneasy.
"Why, Dad?"
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