Even though that was what she thought, she didn’t show it on her face. “It’s fine. I won’t disturb her,” she told the kids.

“That won’t do. Hurry up and leave now!” Sharon stepped forward to chase her out.

Connor tugged on his sister’s hand. “Don’t touch her. She’s weak. We wouldn’t be able to bear the responsibility if something serious were to happen to her.”

“Oh, you’re right.” Sharon nodded obediently.

Jacqueline almost lost her cool.

Clearly, Connor was warning her not to pretend to get hurt.

When Jacqueline was about to lose control, Shane stepped out of the bedroom.

“Why are you all standing here?” He glanced at the kids before turning to Jacqueline.

Before the kids could speak, Jacqueline interjected, “Shane, I’m here to visit Ms. Smith. Is she alright?”

“She’s fine,” Shane replied calmly.

 

Jacqueline heaved a sigh of relief. “I’m glad she’s fine. By the way, what happened to her?”

Previously, she had hired someone to investigate the matter but to no avail.

 

the kids’ hair before answering. “It’s nothing serious. I’ve

the corners of her lips in a smile. Deep down, she

didn’t want to tell me

Silas and Mrs. Wilson arrived with a bunch of

told me

“Come in and see for

Jacqueline a smile before entering the

them in, but Mrs. Wilson stood in her way. “Ms. Graham, you shouldn’t head in and disturb the

with a smile.

to Natalie, but everyone kept

is

stood aside in the bedroom as the doctors and nurses conducted a

they were done, he

fine. There’re some bruises

Shane nodded in relief.

fine when they found her, but

only not much a countryside doctor could do. He would only stop worrying after the doctors in the city ran a thorough checkup for

Jackson closed his file and

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