“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, Natalie said

inclined his head

I couldn’t sleep either. So, I decided to wait up

yanked

started forward to give him

Shane while looking at Jacqueline with a fake smile. “I’ll do it, Ms. Graham. As his wife, it’s more appropriate for me to help with such an intimate task. What do

schooled it and put on a

in mind next time, Ms. Graham.” After saying that, Natalie turned around

you time and again not to simply yank on your

across Shane’s eyes. “Sorry, I’ll

say every single time!” Natalie rolled her eyes

on at their intimacy which she had no part in, her gaze darkened

Do rest earlier.”

left with her

Natalie yawned. “Let’s retire

ahead.” Shane massaged his

Natalie eyed him dubiously.

client, so

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

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