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.”

hands even as a warm feeling curled

her attention and she pointed at the photo on the opposite wall. “Mrs. Wilson, are

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

Are they his parents?

proved her guess right. “It’s Sir’s

down the glass and queried, “How did

sorry, Ms. Smith. I can’t tell you that. This is

won’t ask again.” Natalie

There’s still dirty laundry waiting

Natalie replied with

up the remote

a lot less like she was

last night so Sharon and Connor must be out of

she stood up. She decided to head upstairs to let Shane know she was

toward the staircase, Shane appeared at

man I was looking

raised a brow

she explained, “It’s getting late so I should be going home. I was just about to find you to let you

headed for the front door without even giving her a chance

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

be?” Natalie clenched her

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