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

It’s as beautiful as ever,” Shane complimented while gazing at the tip of her nose that

her nose was beautiful, exquisitely

it was no wonder that she was

She ducked her head slightly, not daring to look

darkened, and his Adam’s apple bobbed as he took

he grasped her chin lightly and lifted her face before leaning down

intentions, Natalie shifted back slightly and leaned against the

the kitchen lights suddenly

at the door, still bleary with sleep. The moment she spotted the two people by the countertop, however, she instantly jolted awake, and her eyes almost popped out of her head. “Sir?

noises in the kitchen but not seeing any light, she came over to check on things out of worry

find Natalie and Shane

didn’t see anything, so just carry on. Just pick up where you

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

man away. “That was all on you for

handsome

happy to be interrupted

are there so many people awake

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