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.”

glass in her hands even as a warm feeling curled

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

showed a man and a woman, both very young. She

Are they his parents?

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

the glass and queried, “How

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

I won’t ask again.” Natalie nodded to

There’s still dirty laundry waiting to be washed. Please stay here

it,” Natalie replied

the remote

a lot less like she was about

last night so Sharon and Connor must be

by that thought, she stood up. She decided to head upstairs

step toward the staircase, Shane appeared at the bottom of

man I was looking

Shane raised a

at the clock, she explained, “It’s getting late so I should be going home. I

me send you back.” He headed for the front door without even giving her a chance

fingers tapped against the steering wheel before he abruptly said, “Regarding the incident last night,

Natalie clenched her fingers

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