“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 his pocket. “You shouldn’t drive if you hadn’t

 

way to

and followed her, with the thermal food jar and

car was parked at the hospital,

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

since the night before and was feeling ravenous. At

than she normally would. The journey to

announced as the car slowed to a

his breakfast just in time and was wiping his

He asked suddenly as

In the past when she was employed under

Natalie nodded with

to see how they’re

from the parking lot all

waiting outside of the CEO’s office. He was just about to greet Shane as he emerged from the elevator when the sight of

“Madam, you’re here today!”

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