Picking up the call, she heard Stanley’s anxious voice on the other side of the phone. “Nat, where are you now?”

“I’m at home.” Natalie poured a glass of water for herself.

He heaved a sigh of relief. “That’s good. When Mr. Shane took you away, I thought he was going to do something to you.”

After drinking some water, she laughed. “That’s impossible. Mr. Shane isn’t that kind of a person.”

“Do you trust him so much?” Without his glasses, Stanley squinted his eyes.

“Of course. I believe you too.” Natalie took a seat.

Reading between the lines, the man grasped the hidden meaning of her words. He rolled his eyes while trying to sound her out. “Nat, did Mr. Shane tell you something?”

“Nothing much. I think he misunderstood that you were going to do something to me when he saw us drinking together.” She chuckled.

“Do you believe what he said?” Gradually, he clutched his phone tightly.

“Didn’t I say it just now? I believe you.” She lay down on the couch, stretching herself comfortably.

his grip. A meaningful grin appeared on

way, Stanley, what exactly happened just now? Why did Mr. Shane take me

a rueful smile. “You were drunk, so I wanted to send you home after paying for the bill. But Mr. Shane showed up and accused me of getting you

see.” She nodded in

know why he misunderstood me. I’ve known you for years. Why would I do that to you? In fact, I was worried that he might do something to you when he took you away, so I kept calling and texting you. I’m glad that

a warm and fuzzy feeling overflowed

It all started because Stanley and Shane were worried that something bad might

as if she could see through

ending the call. Then the woman headed to her room

morning, Natalie got up early to

kids up and asked them to invite Shane over

kids agreed with

later, the kids came back with dejected looks on

Mr. Shane is not in,”

her hands froze while removing her apron. Then she pulled herself together and said, “Perhaps he left the house. It’s alright, let’s

The two nodded

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