“What are you talking about?” Natalie blushed instantly and shot Joyce a fierce glare.

“I’m just trying to help you out here, Nat!” Joyce leaned in closer to Natalie’s ear and whispered, “I have asked Mr. Shane about it earlier. He said he’s willing to marry you, no matter how many times you reject him. More importantly, he likes your kids too! He’s a great man, Nat! You should think about it! The kids will need a father figure, you know?”

Joyce then left the house while Natalie shook her head and smiled helplessly.

She does make a good point, though… The kids will need a father figure in life…

Natalie then turned around to face Shane as she asked, “Mr. Shane, are you serious about being with me?”

“I have no reason to lie about these sort of things,” Shane said with a serious look in his eyes.

Natalie held her hands in front of her chest and looked like she wanted to say something, but the words were stuck in her throat.

Shane stood up and walked up to her. “I know it can be hard to believe what I told you today morning, but I hope you’ll at least give me a chance to prove my words. Will you do that for me?”

no longer had any reason to refuse his advances after

do end up together, I’ll tell him the truth about the kids. If things don’t work out, I could

 

better than to

head over to my place,” he said while

 

but remembered what she had just promised him and agreed to

that, the two of them walked towards

for breakfast and drop the kids off at kindergarten before sending her to

it wasn’t exactly the most romantic one, it was very practical and new to her, so she didn’t really mind it at

working on a suit for Shane as compensation when someone opened the door to

working, Natalie looked up at the person in annoyance, only to exclaim in surprise when she

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