Shane hummed a reply in acknowledgement.

As Jackson and the rest filed out of the room, Jacqueline went after them to try to find out what happened to Natalie.

Shane didn’t see them off. He sat beside the bed and took Natalie’s hand and stared at her silently.

He didn’t even dare to blink too much for he was afraid she might disappear without warning.

“Mr. Shane, should we inform Ms. Rivers that we’ve found madam?” Silas’ voice rang out suddenly. Shane didn’t even realize he was here.

Pressing a kiss on Natalie’s fingers, Shane ordered, “Let her know so she won’t worry.”

“Okay.” Silas nodded and turned to leave.

A moment later, Mrs. Wilson entered the bedroom with a bowl of warm soup, and the kids followed behind her.

The kids ran toward the bed and gazed at Natalie earnestly.

They were worried for her, but they didn’t want to disturb her and only gazed at her quietly.

 

“Mr. Shane, I heard from Mr. Campbell that you haven’t rested for a day. Here’s some chicken soup to boost your energy. You should get some rest after that,” said Mrs. Wilson, concern evident in her voice. She couldn’t help but worry when she saw Shane’s bloodshot eyes and the stubble on his jaw.

Connor chimed in, “Yes, Daddy. You should finish the chicken soup and go to bed.”

 

hearing Mrs. Wilson’s and the kids’ concern. He took the bowl from

the children’s hands. “Connor, Sharon, let’s leave the room.

nodded obediently. As they walked out,

finishing the soup, Shane placed the bowl on the bedside drawer and joined Natalie in bed. He wrapped his

stayed up for at least twenty-four

of exhaustion

eyes and breathed in her scent

was a long

it was

in his

fluttered, she opened her

when she saw

I’m back?

back home when a man’s voice

to the side

hissed in

you alright?” Natalie asked with a

lip and replied,

to bite my

removed his hand covering his mouth and scanned his lips carefully. After making sure he was

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