“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.

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.

 

the way to

thermal food jar and bag of clothes in

at the hospital, she made a mental note

seat. “Mrs. Wilson had made you something in the thermal food

was feeling ravenous. At her suggestion, he dug in without

to Thompson

announced as the

had finished his breakfast just in time and was wiping his lips with

you like to head up with me?” He asked suddenly as he

that she had not been here in a long time. In the past when she was employed under the design department of Thompson Group, she had befriended some colleagues and wished

nodded with a

like to see how they’re

private elevator from

Shane as he emerged from the elevator when the

“Madam, you’re here today!”

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