Chapter 492

The revelation hit her like a tidal wave, so shocking it felt surreal. Seeing Natalie's silence, Margaret speculated, "If I'm correct, Matthew's birthday must be in September or October." Natalie's heart sank. Margaret was right! Once again, she looked at Margaret, her mind racing. "Was my guess accurate?" Margaret asked, her gaze steady. Natalie grabbed Margaret's hand. "Mom, could there be some misunderstanding?" "What kind of misunderstanding are we talking about?" "I've been working with Mr. Quint at the law firm for years. He has helped me immensely. His character is impeccable, and he's very well-mannered. If Jean is the other woman, how could she raise such an exceptional son?" Margaret's expression shifted, surprise flickering in her eyes. "Do you think I'm making all this up?" "That's not what I mean." "Nat, I don't care how you feel about Matthew or how nice he is to you. What I'm saying is the truth. Your father begged me to go easy on Jean. If I hadn't softened