As soon as they walked into the living room, Natalie’s ears picked up a familiar voice. “What are your names?”

It’s Jacqueline! Why is she here?

Natalie stared at Shane, ready to question if he had invited Jacqueline over.

But when she saw him frowning, she knew he was just as surprised as her. Natalie instantly felt more at ease knowing that he wasn’t responsible for Jacqueline’s sudden visit.

As they continued walking, they saw Jacqueline sitting on the sofa and looking affectionately at their children.

From the looks of it, her question earlier was meant for them.

The two children sat opposite Jacqueline, with Connor on high alert and Sharon looking at her curiously, wondering who this stranger was.

Before Sharon could ask anything, the eagle-eyed Connor had noticed his parents walking in and quickly pulled his sister to join them. “Mommy! Daddy!”

Jacqueline’s gaze darkened when she heard them address Shane but was quick to regain her composure.

slow,” Natalie chided as she ruffled

 

lady?” Sharon whispered while

into a smile. “Okay, enough questions. Go upstairs with

 

Connor replied and made his way upstairs with

opposite Jacqueline, still with a

heard from Jackie that Ms. Smith and her two kids have moved in here with you. Naturally, I got curious and decided to drop by for a visit.” Jacqueline then turned her attention toward Natalie and asked, “Ms. Smith,

took a seat on the sofa, but instead of joining Shane, she chose to sit

him, Shane kept his composure and said nothing

Sharon,” Natalie replied once she had made herself

face, just like Shane. If I didn’t know better, I’d have thought he is Shane’s son,” Jacqueline mused while

are my

Ms. Smith, don’t tell me Connor

although her heart was racing. She lowered her gaze to hide the panic in her

Connor and Shane? And if she does, would she continue

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