Feel the Way You Feel, My Love

Natalie was taken aback that Shane was leaving so soon. “You’re leaving already? Aren’t you going to come in and sit for a bit?”

“No. I see that you have a friend with you already.” Shane’s brows furrowed when he noticed how Joyce kept staring at him.

Knowing he did not like to be around strangers, Natalie reluctantly nodded. “Alright then. Be careful on your way back.”

“Okay,” was his only response before he turned to leave.

Joyce watched him go. Once he was out of sight, she complained, “Oh my god, they’re just so similar! Nat, why didn’t you ever tell me that he looks just like Connor!”

Natalie shrugged and replied, “I thought there wasn’t any point since you two would never meet.”

“That’s a good point.” Joyce rubbed her chin thoughtfully before something seemed to occur to her. Her voice was urgent as she asked, “Nat, you don’t think he’s Connor and Sharon’s – “

Predicting what she was about to say, Natalie’s eyes flashed before she hurriedly interrupted, “No! I already told you that their father is an old man in his fifties.”

Joyce, who had been getting worked up at the prospect, instantly deflated at Natalie’s words. She sighed regretfully and lamented, “But they seriously resemble each other so much! How could they not be related?”

Natalie chuckled nervously before quickly changing the subject. “Alright, that’s enough about this. Where are the kids?”

playing games earlier and only just fell

on them.” Natalie changed into a pair of house slippers then padded

behind

her eyes filled

mention it.” Joyce waved her hand

the children’s room door, Natalie asked, “Wanna

Joyce’s eyes lit up at

kitchen and pulled out two cans of beer. She tossed

instantly popped it open. She took a deep gulp and smacked her lips.

own can. Then, she asked about how things

Group, she had not stepped foot in the studio again. That was why she

one who

hearing that question, Joyce stopped drinking as a solemn expression appeared on her

and put down her

fingers through her hair before answering, “It’s not something really serious. It’s just that a studio much bigger than ours has been causing a lot of

“Why?” Natalie frowned.

jealous of us!” The can in Joyce’s hand crumpled as her fingers clenched tightly, fury blazing through her. “You’re always coming up with new designs, so we’re able to constantly launch new clothing lines and at

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