“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.

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

 

led the way to

softly and followed her, with the thermal food jar and

at the hospital, she made a mental note to arrange for someone to bring it to the

Wilson had made you something in the thermal food jar. You haven’t had your breakfast, have you? Why don’t

eaten since the night before and was feeling ravenous.

would. The journey to Thompson Group which would

here,” Natalie announced as the car slowed

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

with me?” He asked suddenly as

was about to reject but it had occurred to her 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

nodded

like to see how they’re

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

was just about to greet Shane as he emerged

“Madam, you’re here today!”

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