Feel the Way You Feel, My Love

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.

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.

left. She headed back to

herself a bowl of spaghetti for

her shoulder as she stepped out of the building. Suddenly, she thought she sensed someone watching her

slowed down instinctively, turning around to pinpoint where the stares were coming from.

seemed to notice that Natalie had discovered them. They exchanged glances with each other before standing up and stubbing out their cigarettes.

danger, Natalie’s pupils contracted in fear as she took two steps backward before turning and breaking into

stayed rooted for a moment before chasing after her. “Quick! Don’t let

thugs were definitely sent to get her. She

she shouted for help.

as they heard her calls for

sight of the ferocious-looking thugs who were chasing after her, their sympathy was quickly replaced

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