“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.

out of Shane’s 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

 

led the way

with the thermal food jar and bag of

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

passenger seat. “Mrs. Wilson had made you something in the

since the night before and was feeling ravenous.

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

the car slowed to a

just in time and was wiping his lips with a serviette as Natalie

with me?” He

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

nodded with

to see how they’re

and took the private elevator from the parking lot

was just about to greet Shane as he emerged from the elevator when the

“Madam, you’re here today!”

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