The gratified expression on Shane’s face, in particular, was what made her even more indignant.

She didn’t understand what was there for him to be proud of. Isn’t it just a lousy trophy? That’s not even his biological son.

Even though that was her true feelings, she wasn’t intrepid enough to voice them. Drawing in a deep breath, she recollected herself and walked over, all smiles. “What are you discussing here?”

“We’re celebrating Connor’s win.” Sharon pointed at the trophy in Shane’s hand and replied with a smug face.

As though it was her who won the trophy.

Jacqueline looked at the trophy and added, “Is that so? Well, Ms. Smith, you’re an outstanding parent.”

“Thank you.” Natalie gave her a nonchalant smile. “Actually, I don’t really educate them much. They’re smart on their own.”

She ruffled her children’s head.

Jacqueline was exasperated within.

Smart?

 

I’d say it’s only street smarts.

“Mrs. Wilson,” Shane put the trophy on the coffee table as he called out.

 

out with a tray full of glasses of juice, Mrs. Wilson answered, “Is there

turn it into a trophy room for Connor and Sharon to keep their trophies and medals,”

brows.

also of the opinion that he was making a big deal out

rewarded by chance, isn’t he? Is there a need to make a trophy room just

if they can’t win any more trophies in the

her mind, but he looked at Natalie and replied,

Mrs. Wilson took the trophy over admiringly. “Sure, I’ll get to

“Thank you, Mrs. Wilson.

big deal. I hope you’ll fill up the trophy room in

Connor’s expression turned solemn as well and gave him a firm nod. “Rest assured, Daddy. I

shifted his gaze from Connor with

as such, Natalie didn’t say anything else. She smiled and just let

I’m sure Connor will not let him

for me to

“You’re Connor, right?

and cut her short, “Ms. Graham, you’re pretty

about?” Natalie pursed her lip and berated

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