“Really?” Sean glanced at her doubtfully.

Natalie took a deep breath discreetly before answering, “Yes. I don’t think Shane knows about the will. You only realized there is one later on, right?”

Sean fell silent.

Indeed, no one in the Thompson family knew a will existed. He only found out about it by chance.

Grandpa’s assistant claimed there was indeed a will that only Shane could find. I need Shane’s help to get it.

At that thought, he narrowed his eyes. “Natalie, I need to get my hands on the will before the deadline. I don’t care how you do it as long as the result is in my favor. Even a clue will do. Otherwise, don’t blame me for taking action.”

He patted her cheek before turning back into his lazy self.

“Alright, Nat. I need to go. I’ll be waiting for your good news!”

Once he had spoken his piece, he left.

Natalie staggered backward and leaned on the wall. She felt drained.

 

with Shane, I wouldn’t ask Sean to donate his blood to Connor in an attempt to hide Conner’s real identity. I should’ve revealed everything and asked Shane to donate as

may increase the risk of hemolytic disease in the transfusion recipient, but he could’ve donated a little to save Connor and find other

 

as she trudged into the elevator and

by Sean’s warning, for she remained dispirited the whole

a few mistakes at work, Joyce came to her worriedly. “Nat, are

her head to reassure her. “I’m

Look at the discarded drafts on the ground and the mistakes you made. You’re acting strangely,” said Joyce as she pointed at the ground and Natalie’s

covered her face. “Joyce, can

she seemed exhausted, Joyce nodded. “Alright. I’ll be right outside, so holler if you need

Natalie’s reply as she forced a

her heels

tall figure appeared in

Joyce waved at him.

the huge office,

to pick Nat up?” asked

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