Natalie nodded and took a small bite of her pancake.

Shane’s expression softened as he watched her eat. He took another pancake for himself.

After breakfast, Natalie secured the kids’ school bags before pushing them towards Shane. “Mr. Shane, thank you for your help again today.”

“Not a problem. We’ll get going then.” Shane pulled the kids with him out the door.

Natalie followed them to the elevator.

Shane suddenly halted before the elevators as if he recalled something. He turned his head slightly and said, “Today is the trial hearing for Jasmine’s plagiarism case. Harrison is definitely going to be there so you need to be careful. I’m worried he’s going to take his anger out on you when the verdict is announced; just like Susan did last time.”

Natalie’s heart warmed at his advice. She tucked her hair behind her ear as she replied, “Don’t worry, Mr. Shane. I’ll be careful.”

Seeing that she’d taken his words to heart, Shane nodded and led the kids into the elevator.

linger after they left. She headed back to her apartment and busied herself with

twelve, she set down her shears and cooked herself a bowl of spaghetti for lunch. She quickly changed and left for the

 

of the building. Suddenly, she thought she sensed someone

stares were coming from. She saw a few unsavory-looking

 

with each other before standing up and stubbing

fear as she took two steps backward before turning and breaking

thugs didn’t expect her to suddenly make a run for it. Stunned, they stayed rooted for a moment before

thugs were definitely sent to get her. She dared not turn her head back as

shouted for help. “Help! Someone’s after

stopped curiously to stare as they heard

chasing after her, their sympathy was quickly replaced with fear. Lowering their heads,

Though she could empathize with them, the rejection was still a bitter

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