Jasmine’s eyes turned bloodshot as her body trembled violently. She glared angrily at Joyce as if her eyes could spew venom.

When she saw the change in Jasmine’s expression, Natalie stopped laughing and put on a serious expression. “That’s enough Joyce, let’s not waste any more time with her. After all, she is now a cripple. In case she sets us up, there’s no way we can wash our hands of it.”

“You’re absolutely right. In that case, let’s stay away from her.” Just as she spoke, Joyce backed off at once.

Natalie didn’t know whether to laugh or to cry. “Fine, let’s go and see Mr. Horner now and pass the things to him.”

“Mmm-hmm.” Joyce nodded. Sidestepping Jasmine, she followed Natalie into Mr. Horner’s office.

As Jasmine stared coldly at the closed door of the office, she swore to herself. I will never forgive those two!

Just you wait, I will pay you back for today’s humiliation ten times over.

With that, she left.

Before she was gone long, Natalie and Joyce came out of the office after handing over the things Joyce had brought.

“Nat, I’ll return to the hospital first.” Joyce stretched herself.

 

please take both the children with you. I still don’t know how long more the competition will go on. Hence, I don’t feel secure having them stay here.

on the shoulder. “Alright, don’t worry too much. I’ll take them with me. Where are

 

break room. Follow me.”

cartoons. At the sight of

kids!” Natalie and Joyce each hugged one

Natalie’s embrace, Connor asked,

reason I came is to let Aunt Joyce take you with

there’s no one to

and Sharon

Natalie, they also

children were, she let out a guilty sigh. “Don’t worry. Once the competition is over, I’ll pick you up from the hospital. In the meantime, be good and listen to Aunt Joyce and

the

pushed him toward Joyce. “Joyce, thanks for watching over them. I’ll need to return to

Joyce shooed her away with a

Natalie tousled the children’s heads

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