Natalie had just shaken off Sean when she received the report.

Now that she thought of it, Sean was indeed a lunatic. Not only did he profess his love for her, but he was also acting too close for comfort. The man even went as far as to say he didn’t mind that Natalie had two kids—which she very much doubted.

I’m not blind you know. I can tell that you have underlying motives for getting close to me.

Even though Natalie had no idea what was Sean’s exact motives but she knew that she had to stay away from him.

With a pout on her lips, Natalie headed to the Design Department to submit the report. As she walked past Jasmine’s office, Natalie overheard the latter’s conversation. “Just relax, Dad. Shane doesn’t know anything about it yet. He only said that to help Natalie out of an awkward situation. Mom was probably just stunned into believing his words.”

Hmm, is Jasmine talking about me?

Natalie halted in her steps.

“Yeah, her two kids are ticking time bombs. Shane will find out eventually. We can’t hide it forever.” Jasmine’s voice could be heard coming from her office once again.

Hearing this, Natalie felt a jolt travel through her body and she lost her grip on the report in her hand. The report fell to the ground with a thud.

 

“Who’s there?” Jasmine asked anxiously upon hearing the sound of the report falling.

 

dashed into the office next to Jasmine’s. The thumping sound of her keyboard typing could be heard as Natalie pretended to be busy at

ago?” Jasmine asked the room

 

has left their seats for a while,”

just take them at their word. She scanned everyone’s faces thoroughly and finally deduced

the office wore a look of puzzlement at Jasmine’s sudden

 Jasmine stood there

a sigh of relief

left the office. If she had asked the opposite—if

both my kids are ticking time bombs? Why would she even bring them up and make mention of

she suddenly stood up with her hands curled into fists on the table. Her thoughts were running wild and she could not keep calm. Her thoughts

“Hey Stanley,” Natalie answered.

asked in concern as he could hear Natalie’s voice

call me all of a sudden?” Natalie responded as she tried her

calling you to tell you I’m going back home

find out,” Natalie exclaimed with a

Stanley suddenly went silent.

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