“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.

as they had exited the building, she snatched the car keys out of Shane’s hand when he fished them out of his pocket. “You shouldn’t drive if you hadn’t slept all night.

 

led the way to his

followed her, with the thermal food jar and bag of clothes in

dropped Shane off at his office before heading off to her own. As her own car was parked at the hospital, she made a mental note to arrange for someone to bring it to the

the way, Natalie shot a glance at the figure on the passenger seat. “Mrs. Wilson had made you something in the thermal food jar. You haven’t had your breakfast, have you? Why don’t you

the night before and was feeling ravenous. At her suggestion, he dug in without another

ensure that Shane had sufficient time to eat, Natalie deliberately drove slower than she normally would. The journey to Thompson Group which

as the car slowed to

his breakfast just in time and was wiping his

with me?” He asked suddenly as

long time. In the past when she was employed under the design department of Thompson Group, she had befriended some colleagues

nodded

see how they’re

the car and took the private elevator from the parking lot all

to greet Shane as he emerged from the elevator

“Madam, you’re here today!”

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