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

her and hurriedly took out napkins from her purse to dry

finished, Shane gave the two

and Sharon must be thirsty, as they took no time gulping

slowly; be careful not

know.” They mumbled their response without slowing

shook

milk, Connor put down

brother. She looked so adorable with milk

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

action did not go unnoticed by Natalie. Her mouth twitched as if she wanted

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

head and nudged the boy towards Shane. “Shouldn’t you guys be thanking

hearing this, the two children expressed their gratitude

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

Shane lowered his gaze and looked

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

tiny lips.

Shane did as told.

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