Chapter 565 No Longer Merciful

Upon noticing Natalie's hesitation, Lavender could only conclude, "If you can't tell me the reason, then there's little else I can do for you."

With that, Lavender began to walk away.

But Natalie couldn't just watch her leave, so she called out to her, "Dr. Quince! I'm willing to share the real reason… But I hope that you keep it between us." Natalie's eyes conveyed a deep sense of earnestness.

Lavender was not one to spread rumors anyway. So, she nodded solemnly. "Sure."

After ensuring they were alone, Natalie lowered her voice and said, "I'm Shane and Celine's daughter."

This revelation momentarily took Lavender aback.

It wasn't the content of the revelation that was unexpected, rather it was its directness that surprised her.

She recalled seeing some photos of a young Celine and realized the resemblance Natalie bore to her.

This observation had led her to suspect as much too, though it wasn't her place to broach the subject with Celine directly.

And so, she had kept her sus