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.

as he was about to ask her what was wrong, he saw the two children running towards them, both drenched in

out napkins from her purse

Shane gave the two children the milk they had

no time gulping

gently patted their backs. “Drink slowly; be

we know.” They mumbled their response without slowing down

Natalie shook her

After finishing his milk, Connor put down the

with

took a napkin and wiped away the milk

Her mouth twitched as if she wanted to

at Natalie’s hand and made her come back to her senses. “I had so much fun at

and nudged the boy towards

hearing this, the two children

“Mr. Shane, bend your head down for a

lowered his gaze and looked

little girl in confusion. She had no idea what her daughter was up

tiny lips. “You

Shane did as told.

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