Shane’s mouth twisted into a smile. “Sit tight. We’re leaving now.”

“Okay.” Natalie nodded happily.

She felt bad leaving her drunk mother alone in her apartment, so Shane took Yulia back to the villa. He even asked Martha to tidy up the guest room beforehand.

“Mommy, what’s wrong with Grandma?” Sharon asked while she hugged Shane around the neck.

Natalie ruffled her hair and replied, “Grandma is drunk.”

“I see.” Sharon nodded in acknowledgment. Then she tapped Shane on the shoulder. “Daddy, put me down.”

He immediately hunched over and did as told.

As soon as she set foot on the ground, Sharon dashed upstairs. “Mommy, I’m going to see Grandma. I’ll play with Connor later.”

“Aright, but don’t run. You might fall.”

“Okay.” The little girl didn’t bother to give her mother a backward glance.

 

“Silly girl.”

Natalie’s waist and guided her to the couch. “You know what? Connor did really well in school.” He

 

Her eyes

his chin like a proud peacock. “His teacher spoke with me the other day. She wants us to consider

school now. If we

on the couch, Shane kept his arms around her. “Of course.

to you.” She nodded and glanced up the stairs where Connor

in their conversation, Martha came down the stairs and said, “Sir, madam. I’ve settled Ms. Lawrence

Wilson,” Natalie thanked

just doing my job.” The housekeeper waved her hand dismissively and

moment later, Natalie yawned. Shane reached out to caress

“Are you sleepy?”

responded drowsily and rested her head

scooped her up. Startled, Natalie immediately wrapped

“What are you doing?”

at her and continued up

“No, put me down. I can go on my

stop

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