“I have a very important meeting at work today,” Shane interrupted. “I cannot afford to be late. Jacqueline will have Jackson and the nurses help her. Don’t worry.” The last sentence was directed toward Natalie.

Jacqueline was unhappy with the sudden turn of events but did not attempt to convince Shane to stay.

It would be asking for trouble if she had insisted that he stayed despite his announcement of having a meeting to attend.

“I understand.” Jacqueline forced a smile. “Safe trip, both of you.”

Shane and Natalie made their way out of the ward and departed.

As they walked along the corridor, Natalie caught sight of the dark circles beneath Shane’s eyes and felt a twinge of pain in her heart. “Did you get any rest last night?”

“I did not sleep a wink.” Shane rubbed his eyes wearily.

“Why not?” Natalie frowned.

“I’ve been going through some documents,” Shane answered as he lowered his hand.

“Was that what you were doing all night?” Natalie pouted.

 

Shane nodded without comment.

hand when he fished them out of his pocket. “You shouldn’t drive if you hadn’t slept all night. You’re endangering other road users, you know? Let me drive today. It’s always me

 

the way

thermal food jar and

her own car was parked at the hospital, she made a mental note to arrange for someone to bring it

made you something in

had not eaten since the night before and was feeling ravenous.

normally would. The journey to Thompson Group which would have normally taken an hour from the hospital was stretched

announced as the car slowed to a

was

head up with me?” He asked suddenly as he was

reject but it had occurred to her that she had not been here in a long time. In the past when she was employed under the design department of

nodded with a

like to see

exited the car and took the private elevator from the parking lot all the way up to the highest

just about to greet Shane as he

“Madam, you’re here today!”

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