Chapter 1422 Only Wish to Be Unrelated
Andrea explained briefly, "My friend's memory chip patent is safe and painless. It lasts at least three years or more. After three years, you just need to have a new chip implanted. It's been used on countless people without any side effects. Auntie, you must have things to do, so I'll leave now."
Melissa watched Andrea leave.
She was indeed tempted just now.
Because of this woman, Daniel now refused all female friends around him, acting like a work machine. If she could help her son's life return to normal, then she would be willing to help Andrea.
To drive this Natalie out of the Howard Manor.
That evening at the Howard Manor dinner, Ruben ate a few bites.
Natalie had no appetite. When a servant brought up a bowl of thick soup, Natalie felt nauseous. She frowned, trying to hold it in. After Ruben finished eating and went to the chess room, Natalie also stood up, "I'm full. I'll go walk in the garden."
Melissa pulled out a napkin and elegantly wiped the corners of her lips. "Natalie, wait a moment."
Natalie looked at Melissa and said politely, "Auntie, what is it?"
"Natalie, I have a question I'd like to ask you. I hope you'll answer honestly." Melissa became serious. Joe glanced at Melissa, worried she would make things difficult for Natalie when everything from before had already passed.
Melissa smiled at Joe and continued speaking to Natalie, "Natalie, what's your relationship with Avery?"
Natalie's expression stiffened, which Melissa caught.
Adrian tried to stop Melissa, but before he could speak, Melissa interrupted him, "Adrian, you should know the name Avery, right?"
The name was naturally familiar.
The one who caused Adrian and Natalie to fall from the bridge, who caused Adrian's car accident and memory loss.
Avery was the culprit.
Melissa spoke up, "Since you know how Avery hurt you, don't you want to know what relationship your wife has with this Avery?"
Ruben walked over at this moment, "What relationship?"
Natalie pressed her lips together.
Melissa stood up, "Dad."
Ruben leaned on his cane, his gaze sweeping around, creating immense pressure. Melissa lowered her head. She had waited until Ruben finished eating and left before questioning Natalie, afraid that repeatedly targeting Natalie would upset Ruben.
She didn't expect Ruben to come back.
Everyone in the dining room had unusual expressions. Seeing everyone fall silent, Ruben said sternly, "Why has everyone stopped talking? Speak up. Melissa, what were you just asking? Continue."
Melissa said, "That depends on Natalie. Dad, why don't you ask Natalie what her relationship with Avery is!"
Ruben looked at Natalie, "Natalie, you tell us."
"She..." Natalie opened her mouth, feeling her throat dry and uncomfortable. "I don't want to have any relationship with her."
Andrea said, "Don't want to have a relationship with her? Then what is the relationship? Natalie, explain clearly."
Melissa said, "Natalie, if you don't want to say it, then I'll say it for you. Avery is your mother, and Alice has no blood relation to Avery. Tell me if I'm right or wrong."
With these words.
The entire dining room of the Howard Manor fell into a strange, silent atmosphere.
Joe and Claire looked at each other.
Surprise flashed in Ruben's eyes.
And Adrian's expression was complicated.
The name Avery—he knew it all too well.
She had left him lying in a hospital bed for over a month, nearly killing him.
But now someone was telling him that this Avery was Natalie's mother.
Ruben looked at Natalie, "Natalie, is this true?"