As Natalie stared at Jacqueline’s back, her eyes narrowed suspiciously.

I’m not quite sure whether I was reading into things too much, but I just can’t shake off the feeling that she seems to be panicked and afraid of something. Hmm… Could it be that she did something behind my back earlier?

Mulling it over, her gaze darkened as suspicion gnawed at her. Finally, she decided to take a look at the security footage later and see what exactly Jacqueline did.

“Let’s go.” Shane then walked over to her and took her hand.

In reflex, Natalie looked up at him. “Where to?”

At that, Shane quirked an eyebrow. “Didn’t you say you want to have some water?”

“Oh, that’s right. I almost forgot about it. Are you getting some water as well?” Natalie followed him as he led her down the stairs.

Shane nodded slightly. “The coffee Jacqueline made just now was with sugar. It was too sweet, so I’m feeling rather parched.”

“How lucky are you to have someone make coffee for you! You’ve got quite the affinity with ladies,” Natalie drawled with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.

Hearing the jealousy in her voice, Shane chuckled softly. “I didn’t like the coffee she made.”

 

“Well, Ms. Graham will certainly be saddened if she hears that.” Despite Natalie’s words, a bright smile bloomed on her face.

Shane tweaked her nose in retaliation, but she slapped his hand away in chagrin.

 

Stop tweaking my nose or

no damage. It’s as beautiful as ever,” Shane complimented while gazing at the tip of her nose

indeed, her nose was

it was no wonder that she was a

man’s flattery, Natalie’s face flushed bright red. She ducked her head slightly, not daring

apple

grasped her chin lightly and lifted

of his intentions, Natalie shifted back slightly and leaned against the kitchen counter. She closed her

when the man’s lips touched hers, the kitchen lights

appeared at the door, still bleary with sleep. The moment she spotted the two people by the countertop, however, she

but not seeing any light, she came over to check on things

had she expected to find Natalie and Shane

her, her face flushed, and she snickered. “Ah, I didn’t see anything, so just carry on. Just pick up where you left off,

of the kitchen, she instantly spun on her heels and left, leaving Natalie and Shane

man away. “That was all on you for kissing me here! Look, Mrs.

handsome countenance

be happy to be

so

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