His nonchalant tone made Natalie feel somewhat disappointed as she nodded. “Okay. Understood.”

At that time, Shane’s cell phone rang.

Taking out his phone and checking it, he excused himself and rose from his seat to answer the call in a quiet corner.

He returned to the table looking grave after the call ended.

When Natalie saw his expression, she couldn’t help becoming concerned. “Mr. Shane, is there anything wrong? You can go if you have something urgent to attend to.”

“Never mind. I will visit her tomorrow,” Shane lowered his gaze and said softly.

“Her?” Natalie’s curiosity was aroused. “Who?”

“A friend. She’s going for surgery tomorrow.” Shane pulled out the chair and sat down.

Natalie immediately knew who it was. She must be Jacqueline.

He looked so nervous and concerned after answering the call. Stanley was right about him loving her deeply.

Natalie’s twinkling eyes grew dim.

to ask her what was wrong, he

within her and hurriedly took out napkins from her purse

Shane gave the two children the milk they had

no time gulping down the milk until their cups became

backs. “Drink slowly; be careful

their

Natalie shook her

Connor put down

with milk stains covering the corners

napkin and wiped away the milk stain on the little

by Natalie. Her mouth twitched as if she wanted to say something,

come back to her senses. “I had so much

here again when I’m free.” Natalie stroked his head and nudged the boy towards Shane. “Shouldn’t you guys be thanking Mr. Shane right now?

the two children expressed their

at Shane. “Mr. Shane, bend

gaze and

the little girl in confusion. She had no idea

her tiny lips. “You will know soon, Mr. Shane. Just

Shane did as told.

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