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.

change in her expression. Just as he was about to ask her what was wrong, he saw the two children running towards

out

gave the two

thirsty, as they took no time gulping down the milk until their cups

their backs. “Drink slowly; be careful not

They mumbled their response without slowing

shook

finishing his milk, Connor put down the cup

with

tenderly, Shane took a napkin and wiped away the milk stain on the little girl’s face ever so

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

and made her come back to her senses. “I had so much fun at the amusement park. Can we

the boy towards Shane.

this, the two children expressed their

even motioned at Shane. “Mr. Shane, bend your head down

lowered his gaze and looked at

too, looked at the little girl in confusion. She had

lips. “You will

Shane did as told.

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