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.”

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

 

Her eyes lit

with me the other day. She wants us to consider letting

in Natalie’s voice. “Connor is in middle school now. If we

couch, Shane kept his arms around her. “Of course. I’ve already asked Connor. He’s totally fine with

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

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

Wilson,” Natalie thanked

The housekeeper waved her hand dismissively and

moment later, Natalie yawned. Shane reached out to caress her

“Are you sleepy?”

rested

Natalie immediately wrapped her arms around

“What are you doing?”

you to bed.” He glanced at

“No, put me down. I can go

words didn’t stop him at

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