Jackson knew what he was expected to do. Twirling the key around in a carefree style, he agreed.

After he left, Shane looked at Natalie and offered, “Allow me to send you all back.”

“Thank you. I guess we’ll be troubling Mr. Shane then,” said Natalie as she accepted the offer and smiled politely.

If she were not injured in the first place, she might have rejected his offer.

As her feet could no longer walk, she naturally would not make a fool of herself by bringing her two children to hail a cab.

Shane carried her up just like he had done just now and headed towards the exit of the restaurant.

Meanwhile, the two children walked hand-in-hand behind them. To any by passers, the four of them looked like a real, happy family.

As they exited the restaurant, unbeknownst to them, a man with a camera was hiding behind the bushes just outside. Recognizing Shane, and seeing him carrying a woman as well as getting into a car with two children, the stalker excitedly raised his camera and started snapping away at the scene.

“So, where are we heading?” Shane asked after putting on his safety belt in the car.

“Blue Court Apartments, please,” Natalie mentioned the address of her apartment.

 

Raising his eyebrows, Shane felt surprised.

Such a coincidence!

He owned an apartment there. Coincidentally, his unit was in the same building as hers. Judging from the lot number of her unit, his was located right opposite hers.

Natalie noticed Shane was in a daze and decided

eyes flickered. He

yet Connor was still full of energy. He looked at Shane

to ask Mr. Shane?” asked Natalie

it’s none of your concern,” Connor replied as he swiped down the hand his mother had placed on his head. Looking at Shane

piqued and said, “Sure.

married, Mr. Shane?”

personal questions, and both were caught

a gentle way and said, “Connor, don’t be rude. You shouldn’t ask

at Shane who was driving, and smiled embarrassedly as

assured as he broke into a smile and replied,

That’s great!

with joy, Connor put his two little hands together gingerly and cheered in his heart. Deciding to

her son’s daring question and exclaimed in a

he has something

my reasons,” Connor tried to coax Natalie

“What good reasons a child

playfully, Connor chided, “I won’t tell

whether Mr. Shane had a family. Depending on his answer, he

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