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.

 

into the office next to Jasmine’s. The thumping sound of her keyboard typing could

just a moment ago?” Jasmine asked

 

has left their seats for a

not just take them at their word. She scanned

look

 Jasmine stood there for a moment before returning

sigh of

office. If she had asked

did Jasmine mean by her words? Why did she say that both my kids are ticking time bombs?

swirled inside Natalie’s head, she suddenly stood up with her hands curled into fists on the table. Her thoughts were

“Hey Stanley,” Natalie answered.

something happen?” Stanley asked in concern as he could hear Natalie’s

me all of a sudden?” Natalie responded as she

calling you to tell you I’m going back home in a few days—for

would be thrilled to find out,” Natalie exclaimed with

Stanley suddenly went silent.

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