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.

 

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

trophy room for Connor and Sharon to keep their trophies and medals,”

furrowed her brows. “That’s not really

that he was making a big deal

there a need to make

a total joke if they can’t win

had in her mind, but he looked at Natalie and replied, “Of course it’s needed. I’m sure

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

“Thank

trophy room in the future,” Shane

expression turned solemn as well and gave

Shane shifted his gaze from Connor with a gratified

didn’t say anything else. She smiled

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

there for me

start, “You’re Connor, right? You’re

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

about?” Natalie pursed

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