“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.

of Shane’s hand when he fished them out of his pocket. “You shouldn’t drive if you hadn’t

 

the way to his

followed her, with the thermal food jar and bag

her own. As her own car was parked at the

shot a glance at the figure on the passenger seat. “Mrs. Wilson had made you something in the

and was feeling ravenous. At her suggestion, he dug in

sufficient time to eat, Natalie deliberately drove slower than she normally would. The journey to Thompson Group which would have normally

announced as the

time and was wiping his

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

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

Natalie nodded with a

to see how

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

to greet Shane as he emerged from the elevator when the sight of Natalie behind

“Madam, you’re here today!”

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