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.

 

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

and Sharon to keep their trophies and medals,” Shane said as he

furrowed her brows.

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

rewarded by chance, isn’t he? Is there a

if they can’t win any more trophies in

but he looked at Natalie and replied, “Of course it’s needed.

took the trophy over admiringly. “Sure, I’ll get to cleaning up later. Connor is

answered with a smile, “Thank you, Mrs. Wilson. Thank

deal. I hope you’ll fill up the trophy room in the future,” Shane replied with

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

his gaze from Connor with a

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

in Connor, I’m sure Connor will not let him down as

there for me to worry

Connor, right? You’re impressive. At

her and cut her short, “Ms.

about?” Natalie pursed

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