Soon, only Shane and Jackson remained in the living room.

Jackson coughed, “Do you have something to tell me?”

“Haven’t I told you to keep Jacqueline at the hospital?” Shane narrowed his eyes at Jackson.

Shane wanted to put some distance between Natalie and Jacqueline because of the things Jacqueline had done since moving in.

He had instructed Jackson to keep Jacqueline at the hospital till next month, seeing as she needed surgery for her eyes. He would ask Mr. Gunn to pick her up after holding a recovery banquet for her.

However, Jackson didn’t follow his instruction.

Jackson knew he broke his promise to Shane. “I really wanted to keep her there, but I couldn’t.”

“Did something happen?” Shane frowned.

Jackson let out a sigh, and his expression turned bitter. “Jacqueline didn’t want to stay at the hospital. So when I wasn’t paying attention, she went to the Ophthalmology Department to inquire if she’s free to leave the hospital. When she heard that she could, she had me bring her here immediately.”

“And then?” Shane asked as his face turned dark.

 

“I denied her. But she begged me, and I was worried about her being reckless. So that was how she ended up

you know the problems you have brought to my family by

 

know. I can tell from Natalie’s attitude earlier.”

regretted his action. Because if anything happened between Natalie and Jacqueline again, he would be the cause of

too late to regret now. Jacqueline

love Jacqueline?” Shane asked

“Why do you ask me this

Shane

short pause, he nodded. “Yes, I do. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have given in to

to woo her.” Shane took a

almost bit his tongue at his comment.

you love her?” Shane cast

“I do! But I can’t because she already

lowered his eyes in

into a thin line. “Does Jacqueline know you love

his head. “I haven’t told her about my feelings yet. So I don’t know if she

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