If he’s Dad’s big brother, then Dad’s last name must be Thompson.

Just as he thought, Natalie nodded.

Connor finally broke into a smile. “That’s great. I finally get to know a little bit more about Dad.”

Natalie almost burst into tears upon hearing that. She quickly covered her mouth and stared at her children apologetically. “I’m sorry, darlings…”

“It’s ok. We’ll forget about it since Mommy doesn’t want us to find out.” Connor toyed with his fork and consoled Natalie as if he had thought things through.

Natalie felt even more guilty and was about to say something else when Sharon burped. “Mommy, I need to pee.”

“Come on, I’ll take you. Connor, sit here and wait for us, ok?” Natalie instructed.

Connor nodded in acknowledgement.

Natalie then left with Sharon for the restroom.

However, Connor wasn’t seated at the table upon their return.

 

“Mommy, where’s Connor?” Sharon tilted her head and asked.

for Connor. She started to panic when Connor wasn’t anywhere in sight. Natalie picked Sharon up and headed towards the front

 

the window.” Natalie pointed towards

“I’ve seen him. I think

She clenched her fists and shouted, “Why didn’t you

cashier visibly shuddered and paled. “I-I noticed the kid wasn’t struggling when he left with those men, so I thought he knew them and let

fuming but she couldn’t put the blame

fight. Anyone would have thought they were

had herself

arms around Sharon. Sharon turned pale with fright. “Mommy, it

loosened her

head. “I’m fine, Mommy. Where

She bit her lip and asked the cashier, “Excuse me,

“It’s a man.”

figure

Could it be Sean?

private room upstairs. She recalled Sean had headed in that direction when

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