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.”

twisted the glass in her hands even as a warm feeling

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

a man and a woman, both very young. She could almost see the

Are they his parents?

Wilson’s reply proved her guess right. “It’s Sir’s parents. They’ve already

set down the glass and

sighed. “I’m sorry, Ms. Smith. I can’t tell you that.

again.” Natalie nodded

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

it,” Natalie replied with a

Natalie took up the remote control and

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

didn’t go home last night so Sharon and

She decided to head upstairs to let Shane know she

before she could take a step toward the staircase, Shane appeared at

just the man

it?” Shane raised a brow

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

front

wheel before he abruptly said, “Regarding the incident last night, we have no conclusion for what happened

be?” Natalie

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