Shane put the photo aside and wondered aloud, “I wonder what’s so valuable in her bag to be worth snatching.”

“That I’ve no idea,” Silas answered while shaking his head.

Shane went quiet at his words.

After a while, he massaged the bridge of his nose tiredly and instructed, “Tell Mrs. Wilson to prepare a new set of clothes and send them here.”

“Alright,” Silas replied and left.

That night, Shane had spent the whole night in Natalie’s ward and only left the next morning when a call came in.

Shortly after he left, Natalie slowly regained consciousness.

Mrs. Wilson immediately came over and called out to her, “Ms. Natalie!”

“Mrs. Wilson?” Natalie blinked her eyes in confusion. “Why are you here?” She tried to sit up as she spoke.

“It’s Mr. Shane who asked me to take care of you,” Mrs. Wilson said while passing her a cup of water.

 

“Mr. Shane?” Natalie took the cup from her and looked around the room. “Where’s he now?”

“He has left a while ago.”

 

Natalie couldn’t hide the disappointment in her eyes as she sipped on

“You must be hungry by now, Ms. Natalie. I’ve made some mushroom soup for you. Please

Natalie nodded

indeed feeling

looked on smilingly while watching her drink, which made Natalie feel very embarrassed and she slowed down her drinking

something on my face, Mrs.

just feeling very happy. Mr. Shane has never been so caring towards a woman in his life,”

frowned instead. “Huh? I thought the woman

Wilson blinked in surprise before shaking

bewildered by her reaction. Mrs. Wilson doesn’t seem to agree

I overthinking

sank into contemplation as she stirred

moment, someone knocked on the door and Mrs.

she was followed by Jackson behind her. “How’s the

answered, “A little bit, but it’s not hindering my

your skin.” Jackson rolled his eyes but then gave her a thumbs-up the next moment. “Still, I’m impressed with your courage for blocking that attack from Shane.

sudden praise. “Oh, it’s nothing. Mr. Shane has saved me many times before

fallen for

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