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.”

her hands

photo on

both very young. She could almost see the resemblance Shane had

Are they his parents?

right.

the glass and queried, “How did

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

I won’t ask again.” Natalie nodded to show she

feet and stated, “Well then, I still have some work to do. There’s still dirty laundry waiting to be washed. Please stay

Natalie replied with a

Mrs. Wilson left, Natalie took up the remote control and

while later, her stomach started digesting the food and she felt a lot less like she was about to explode. It was time for her

Sharon and

stood up. She decided to head upstairs

the staircase, Shane

the man I was

it?” Shane raised a brow at

getting late so I should be going home. I was just about

you back.” He headed for the front door without even

the car, Shane’s fingers tapped against the steering wheel before he abruptly said, “Regarding the incident last night, we

Natalie clenched her

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