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

it into a trophy room for Connor and Sharon to

brows. “That’s

the opinion that he

Is there a need

they can’t win

what Jacqueline had in her mind, but he looked at Natalie and replied,

Connor, too.” Mrs. Wilson took the trophy over

“Thank you, Mrs.

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

turned solemn as well and gave him a firm nod.

his gaze from

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

I’m sure Connor will not let

there for me to

“You’re Connor, right? You’re impressive.

her and cut her

about?” Natalie pursed her lip

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