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.

 

of glasses of juice, Mrs. Wilson answered, “Is there anything,

into a trophy room for Connor and Sharon to keep their trophies

furrowed her brows. “That’s not really

opinion that he was making a big

he? Is there a need to make a

would be a total joke if they can’t win any more trophies in

didn’t know what Jacqueline had in her mind, but he looked at Natalie and replied, “Of

trophy over admiringly. “Sure, I’ll get

smile, “Thank you, Mrs.

trophy room in the future,” Shane replied

turned solemn as well and gave him a firm nod. “Rest assured, Daddy. I won’t disappoint

shifted his gaze from Connor with a

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

I’m sure

what’s there for me to worry

then did Jacqueline start, “You’re Connor, right? You’re impressive. At

up at her and cut

you talking about?” Natalie pursed her lip and berated

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