Rather than giving her the cold shoulder, she would have preferred him yelling at her.

Compared to his outbursts, Shane’s silence instilled greater fear into her heart. If he gets mad, it shows that he still cares about me. Has Shane decided to abandon me because he’s disappointed? Is that why he’s so quiet?

As she thought about it, Natalie hurriedly wore the ring on her finger again. Carefully, she tugged on Shane’s sleeve to snag his attention. “Shane, I’m sorry! I wasn’t in my right mind earlier. Please don’t be angry. Look, I’ve worn the ring again. If you don’t believe me, you can look at it yourself!”

Natalie extended her hand in front of his face as she spoke.

Finally, Shane cracked his eyes open. Seeing the ring back on her finger seemed to have melted the icy expression he wore.

“I won’t forgive you the next time!” He grasped her hand and warned her.

“Alright!” Natalie nodded in earnest.

In her mind, she vowed to never act in such a reckless manner again. The sudden change in his attitude had terrified her immensely.

If I do it again, he might actually abandon me!

Shane placed her hand on his thigh and rubbed his thumb along the back of her hand with affection. There seemed to be something troubling that plagued his mind.

 

an hour, they

Natalie clambered out of the car and made her way toward the

 

afternoon? Were you unable to wake up because Mr. Shane was too rough with you last

earth are you talking about?”

the first time you’re late. Didn’t you see my call?

Natalie’s bright gaze

because she couldn’t wake up. Rather, she

her hopes had

out of concern. Sensing Natalie’s downcast mood, Joyce

changed the topic as she shook her head. “I’m fine.

reluctance to talk about her

against pressuring her friend. Instead, she handed over the materials she was holding. “These are some of the information regarding the event flow of the international competition.

I’ve got it. Send my thanks to Mr. Homer.”

Wait a minute!” Joyce came to a screeching halt mid-sentence as she exclaimed loudly.

was startled by her sudden

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