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.

 

full of glasses of juice, Mrs. Wilson answered, “Is

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

brows. “That’s not

that he was making a big deal out

a need to make a trophy room

they can’t win any more

didn’t know what Jacqueline had in her mind, but he looked at Natalie and replied, “Of course it’s needed. I’m sure this will not be the

Mrs. Wilson took the trophy over admiringly. “Sure,

smile, “Thank

fill up the trophy room in the future,” Shane

turned solemn as well and gave him a firm nod.

then did Shane shifted his gaze from

didn’t say anything else.

confidence in Connor, I’m sure Connor will not let him

for me to

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

at her and cut her short,

what are you talking about?” Natalie

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