Snapping back to her senses, Natalie suffered a fright when the first thing that greeted her was Jacqueline’s magnified face. She shuddered for a moment. It was only after a few seconds had passed did she manage to school her expression and reply with a forced smile, “Nothing.”

“Okay, it’s alright if you’re not willing to tell me, Ms. Smith. Anyway, it’s late, so I should be going back. Otherwise, I’ll be scolded later if Jackie doesn’t see me when he does his rounds.” Jacqueline chuckled wryly as she stood up while supporting herself on the edge of the bed.

At this, Natalie got to her feet as well. “I’ll see you out.”

Jacqueline didn’t decline, so Natalie saw her to the door.

With a hand propped against the wall, Jacqueline slowly ambled forward.

Jacqueline had just taken a few steps when something suddenly occurred to Natalie, and she called out to her, “Ms. Graham.”

Upon hearing her name, Jacqueline looked over her shoulder at Natalie. “Is there anything else, Ms. Smith?”

Natalie’s nails dug into her palms. “Well, it’s about the conversation we had yesterday on Mr. Shane’s cell phone. I…”

“I know what you want to say.” Jacqueline cut her off with a smile. “Shane has already explained things to me, so don’t worry. I’ve already forgotten about it.”

that, she immediately breathed a sigh

 

Since you’re aware of the situation between Shane and me, you should keep your distance from him. Although I’m a

she narrowed her eyes. “I can’t say what I might do to you if my jealousy flares, Ms. Smith. Thus, Ms. Smith, I hope

 

her lips parted, and she hastily

but you often interact with him. Is this not true?” Jacqueline stared at her as though she wanted to discern something

her intent gaze, a lump lodged in

that she was indeed rather close to Shane recently. While we

saw her hanging her head in contrition, she nonchalantly averted her gaze. “Ms. Smith, since you think that

continued ambling toward the elevator while supporting herself against

Natalie stared at her back with pursed lips and

threat? Or was it

that she should indeed put some distance between her and

yet never once succeeded in doing so because I always failed after standing my ground for a while. Hence, I must do it this time! I can’t allow the situation to persist, for Jasmine is already more than enough for me to handle! If Jacqueline targets me as well, my life

Natalie closed the hospital room door and went back into

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