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.

her what was wrong, he saw the

hurriedly took out napkins

finished, Shane gave the two children the milk they had ordered

time gulping down the milk until their

their backs. “Drink slowly; be careful not to choke

we know.” They mumbled their response without slowing down

shook her

his milk, Connor put down the cup and commented

with milk stains covering the corners of her

wiped away the milk stain on the little girl’s

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

hand and made her come back to her senses. “I had so

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? He

the two children expressed

motioned at Shane. “Mr. Shane, bend your

gaze

looked at the little girl in confusion. She had no idea

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

Shane did as told.

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