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.”

slid his hand around Natalie’s waist and guided her to the couch. “You know what? Connor did really well

 

eyes

with me the other day. She wants us

and worry in Natalie’s voice. “Connor is in middle school now. If we take his teacher’s recommendation, do you think he

her. “Of course. I’ve already asked Connor. He’s totally fine with

Okay, I’ll leave it to you.” She nodded and glanced

down the

Wilson,” Natalie thanked

The housekeeper waved her hand

yawned. Shane reached out to caress her

“Are you sleepy?”

responded drowsily and rested

he scooped her up. Startled, Natalie immediately

“What are you doing?”

you to bed.” He glanced at her and

hence she whispered, “No, put me down. I can go on my

words didn’t stop

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