When Natalie didn’t reply, Jacqueline smirked and pressed on. “What’s wrong, Ms. Smith? Have I put you in a spot?”

Natalie stood with her head lowered, trying to hide her expression. “I’m sorry, Ms. Graham. I have no intention of discussing the identity of the father for now. I’ll take my leave first.”

As soon as she got her words out, Natalie promptly headed upstairs.

Shane seemed lost in contemplation as he watched her retreating figure.

Noticing how concerned he was toward Natalie, Jacqueline bit her lips and forced a smile. “Shane, have I said something wrong? Did my words hit Ms. Smith’s nerve?”

“Alright, that’s enough. You should go back to the hospital.”

“But I only just got here,” Jacqueline whined with a pout.

Shane got up from the sofa and shot her a stoic gaze. “You’re still not well enough to be discharged. Being away from the hospital for too long wouldn’t do you any good. Come on. I’ll send you back.”

Jacqueline had no choice but to follow suit. “Shane, can I stay here once I get discharged?” she asked while looking at Shane expectantly.

“Here at my place?”

 

“Yes!” Jacqueline nodded fervently.

“Haven’t I

 

want to live alone,” Jacqueline whimpered while holding on to Shane’s arm. “Now that my parents are

fell as if having thought of something. “Okay, I got it. I’ll arrange a room for you here

exclaimed, grinning from ear

Shane led Jacqueline out of the villa

them leaving together from the balcony upstairs, a wave of jealousy suddenly coming

went away

Jacqueline’s health, Shane wouldn’t be able to rest easy if he didn’t send her back

didn’t realize Connor had joined her on the balcony. “Mommy, are you looking

know Ms. Graham?” Natalie replied,

think I’ve ever introduced Jacqueline to the kids,

earnestly. “I do. I heard her voice when

how it

That’s

well?”

a moment’s hesitation, Natalie decided to be honest

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