“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.

Shane met her gaze and made sure to soften his tone. “Go ahead.”

“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.

 

said in a small voice, “Because Mommy is still busy with the competition tomorrow and won’t have time to come

eyes lit up with realization.

 

parted her lips in an attempt to comfort her daughter, but no words

right. I still have to go for the competition tomorrow

miss her parent-teacher

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

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 your dream

well. “I know, but the

much time as I can with them and not miss any important

break my

Sharon has asked me to go. Besides, I was the one who attended the family event at the

Just go for your competition tomorrow.

her fists restlessly, wanting to

cut off her words once again. “If you attend the parent-teacher meeting tomorrow and miss the competition, you’ll be filled with regret for

won’t be mad.” Sharon tugged on the corner

Natalie’s lips twitched inconspicuously, but in the end,

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