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.”

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

 

Her eyes

his chin like a proud peacock. “His teacher spoke with me

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

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

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

conversation, Martha came down the

thanked

housekeeper waved her hand dismissively

Shane reached out to caress her

“Are you sleepy?”

responded drowsily and rested her head on his

Startled, Natalie immediately wrapped her arms around

“What are you doing?”

you to bed.” He glanced at

to alarm Martha, hence she whispered, “No, put me down.

words didn’t stop

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