Mrs. Wilson was smiling so wide her eyes were but small slits on her face. “Then do have more!”

“Okay!” Natalie nodded happily.

Thus, she stuffed herself till she was close to bursting.

After lunch was over, Shane went off to his study for a video conference.

Natalie moved to sit on the couch in the living room, cradling her food baby.

Mrs. Wilson came over with a glass of lemonade and offered it to Natalie. “Here, Ms. Smith.”

“Thanks.” Natalie took the glass from her gratefully.

Mrs. Wilson seated herself beside the younger woman. She scrutinized Natalie closely, though her gaze was kind.

A little uncomfortable at how the older woman was staring at her, Natalie self-consciously reached up to feel her face. “Mrs. Wilson, is there something on my face?”

“No, there isn’t. I’m just curious about you, that’s all. Ms. Smith, you’re the first guest Sir has ever brought back.”

“The first guest?” Natalie paused in drinking the lemonade. “Haven’t Dr. Baker, Mr. Shane’s fiancée, or Ms. Graham ever been here?”

The housekeeper shook her head. “No. Sir has never let them come here before. That’s why I was so surprised to see him bring you back last night, Ms. Smith.”

see.” Natalie twisted the glass in her hands even as a warm feeling curled

at the photo on the opposite wall. “Mrs. Wilson,

both very young. She could

Are they his parents?

reply proved her guess right. “It’s Sir’s

the glass and queried, “How did they

Wilson sighed. “I’m sorry, Ms. Smith. I can’t tell you that. This is a taboo topic

okay. I won’t ask again.” Natalie

to her feet and stated, “Well then, I still have some work to do. There’s still

Natalie replied

Natalie took up the remote control and turned on the

she felt a lot less like she was about to explode. It was

home last night so Sharon and Connor must be out of their minds

she stood up. She decided to

toward the staircase, Shane appeared

man I

it?” Shane raised a brow at

she explained, “It’s getting late so I should be

the front

said,

be?” Natalie

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