Connor snorted as acknowledgment.

“Alright, you go back to your room and have fun.” Natalie patted him on the shoulder.

Connor then went on to hold Sharon’s hand who was eating an apple at the side and left scampering for their room.

Shane didn’t stay for too long upstairs, and very soon, he came down.

Natalie looked at him. “Shane, is Ms. Graham okay?”

“She’s fine.” Shane took her hand and sat down with her.

Natalie heaved a sigh. “I told Connor already, and he’ll not argue with Ms. Graham anymore.”

Shane responded with a brief hum. “I understand that you and the two children don’t really welcome Jacqueline. Don’t worry, she’ll not stay here for too long. Mr. Gunn is aware that Jacqueline has been discharged from the hospital, and he’ll take her in and let her stay there for a while.”

“Mr. Gunn?” Natalie frowned in puzzlement. “Are Ms. Graham and Mr. Gunn related?”

“Mr. Gunn is the maternal grandfather of Jacqueline’s mother,” Shane stroke her wavy soft hair as he explained to her.

 

Natalie nodded. “I see.”

She didn’t expect that Jacqueline was related to the bigshot at one time in J City who had retired.

 

quite figure out why Jacqueline didn’t return

are you thinking about?” seeing as Natalie sank into

head in response. “Nothing. I need to work on something at the

“Alright.” Shane nodded.

got up and

studio was on the second

floor, she saw Jacqueline carrying a few

see Natalie there as well, so she was stunned for a moment before she smiled and

the bags over to

shot a look at that but didn’t take

can’t just live here without returning a favor. These are some gifts I’ve prepared for every one of you,

remaining bags,

she left and then at the bag in her own hand, Natalie bit her lower lip and pushed open the door

the gift bag and saw that it was a crystal mouse

Natalie’s eyes dimmed at once when she saw the pendant, and she let out a sardonic

because that mouse was not at all endearing and adorable. Instead, it looked wretched and despicable, as it was Professor Ratigan who was the most infamous criminal in

imply that I’ve stolen

Natalie closed the box with a cold glint in her eyes and threw it directly

was

children didn’t seem as animated as usual. They just ate

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