Yulia’s action startled Natalie and the kids, while Shane did not react much. He simply stood up together with Natalie.

Meanwhile, Sharon tugged on the corners of her brother’s shirt as she whispered, “Connor, why is Grandma mad at Mommy?”

Connor responded with a shake of his head without uttering any word because he knew that Sharon would not understand what “kidnapped” meant even if he explained.

Grandma must be mad because Mommy didn’t tell her that she was kidnapped.

Just as he thought, Natalie threw a nervous glance at Yulia before calling out guiltily, “Mom…”

“Don’t you “mom” me! Why didn’t you tell me you were kidnapped?” Yulia glared at her daughter.

Deciding to face the older woman’s wrath in Natalie’s place, Shane pulled the latter behind her to shield her from Yulia. “Nattie just didn’t want to worry you, Yulia.”

“And that gives you the right to keep this from me? Have you guys ever thought about how I would feel if something were to happen to her? Not only would I be worried, but I would also be left heartbroken!” shouted the older woman as her eyes gradually reddened.

Natalie knew she had frightened her mom when she noticed the crack and the fear in her voice. “I’m sorry, Mom,” she apologized while stepping out from behind Shane. “But look at me, I’m fine, aren’t I? Shane showed up in the nick of time and stopped the kidnappers.”

rescue you. I mean, why wouldn’t he, when the one who kidnapped you is his admirer?” Yulia assumed as she

 

wasn’t Alice cause

name. “He was the one behind the kidnapping? How dare he? Even if

 

more she spoke. Her rage had resulted in her getting so dizzy to

out in panic.

she was about to go and support her mom, Shane beat her to it as he took a step forward

went behind

their grandmother to massage her legs, pat her chest, and do everything else, as long as the

later, Yulia finally managed to calm down, and Shane

expression softened by his gesture. “Thank

it,” replied

Yulia felt a whole lot better. She then motioned

was truly okay, she brought the kids back to their original

who did he ask to do the deed?” inquired Yulia after she placed the glass

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