“I’m bringing you out for dinner.” Shane glanced at her stomach out of the corner of his eye.

All at once, Natalie placed a hand over her stomach, and her face turned bright red. “You heard that?”

Her stomach rumbled again a moment ago, but she didn’t expect him to catch it.

As Shane maneuvered the steering wheel, displeasure was written all over his face. “Why didn’t you eat?”

At that, a wry smile tugged at Natalie’s lips. “I hadn’t the time.”

Ugh! I’d been bustling about today, what with giving my statement and investigating the matter. The thing is, my hands were so full that I couldn’t even spare the time to eat!

Hearing that, Shane’s thin lips drew into a tight line, but he didn’t comment further.

In no time, he came to a stop outside a cozy and romantic restaurant. “We’re here.”

“Okay.” Natalie unfastened her seat belt and alighted from the car.

Meanwhile, Shane waited for her in front of the car. When she had walked over, he took her hand and made his way into the restaurant with her.

 

It was almost ten o’clock when they were done eating and returned to the villa. The children were already in bed while Jacqueline was still watching television on the sofa.

When she saw them both coming in, she immediately turned off the television and stood up. “You’re home, Shane?”

 

beside Shane,

other hand, inclined his head a fraction. “Why aren’t you

it, and I couldn’t sleep either. So, I decided to wait up for you.” Jacqueline righted her wig with a

the next moment, Shane yanked at the necktie

started

“I’ll do it, Ms. Graham. As his wife, it’s more appropriate for me to help with such an intimate task. What do

put on a smile once more. “You’re right, Ms. Smith. I apologize

time, Ms. Graham.” After saying that, Natalie turned around to face Shane and removed his

she groused while smoothing the tie out. “I’ve told you time and again not to simply yank

a sliver of mirth flittered across Shane’s eyes. “Sorry,

single time!” Natalie rolled her eyes at

gaze darkened a shade. “Um… I’m going to retire first,

Do rest earlier.” Shane nodded

left with her

Natalie yawned. “Let’s retire

Shane massaged his

that, Natalie eyed him

client, so I’m going

understanding. “Oh, I see. Alright, then. I’ll be

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