Feel the Way You Feel, My Love

“Just wait for a moment, Mr. Shane. Mommy will be done very soon,” Connor reassured in an adult-like manner.

Shane chuckled deeply. “Sure.”

Suddenly, Sharon got to her feet and padded toward him. “Mr. Shane, can I ask you for a favor?”

She raised her cute index finger and stared at Shane with an imploring gaze.

“Can you come for my parent-teacher meeting tomorrow as my dad?” Sharon played with the hem of her blouse with a shy blush creeping up her cheeks.

Both Connor and Shane were taken aback by her request.

Even Natalie who was just emerged from the shower was surprised. “Sharon, why didn’t you tell me about your parent-teacher meeting?”

Not bothering to ask Shane when he had arrived, she walked over in her pajamas and her hair wrapped in a towel, then gently pulled Sharon toward her.

Shane caught a whiff of the pleasant scent coming from her body, squinting his eyes as his Adam’s apple bobbed.

her head low and said in a small voice, “Because Mommy is still busy with the competition tomorrow and won’t have time to come for the meeting, so I didn’t say anything about

chin and his eyes lit up with realization. “No wonder she was so down the

to comfort her daughter, but

have to go for the

can’t miss her parent-teacher meeting

on her bottom lip. Then, she squatted down and cupped Sharon’s little face. “Darling, tell you what, I’ll skip the competition tomorrow and

and stood up from the sofa. “Tomorrow’s the semi-finals and it is of key importance. You cannot pull out from the competition. Once you do, you won’t be able to participate in any international competitions. Isn’t it

“I know, but the

a father, I vowed to spend as much time as I can with them and not miss any important

break my

the one who attended the family event at the playground the other time. Their teachers know me,

for your competition tomorrow. Mr. Shane and I will

Natalie curled her fists restlessly, wanting to say

parent-teacher meeting tomorrow and miss the competition, you’ll be filled with regret for

You should focus on the competition, Mommy. I won’t be mad.” Sharon tugged on the corner of Natalie’s shirt with a broad grin on

sensible children coupled with Shane’s assurance, Natalie’s lips twitched inconspicuously, but in the