After all, she felt that it would be too awkward to continue speaking as if she were giving him a monologue.

Thankfully, they arrived at the kindergarten in no time.

The two kids hopped onto the car with merry smiles as they greeted, “Daddy! Mommy!”

“Daddy, Mommy. Why are you guys so late today? You picked us up half an hour later than usual,” Connor asked while looking at his smartwatch.

Sharon hadn’t been paying attention to the time, so she hadn’t realized that her parents were late. Now that her brother had blatantly pointed it out, she mirrored his sentiments and nodded enthusiastically.

Natalie cast an apologetic look at her kids. “I’m really sorry. Daddy was a little busy at work today, so we got here late.”

At once, the kids nodded and let out an understanding hum.

Then, Connor spoke up, “Daddy doesn’t have to pick us up if he’s busy. He should focus on working hard.”

“Mmm-hmm!” Sharon nodded in agreement.

A bittersweet feeling arose in Shane, curdling uncomfortably in his chest as he looked at the thoughtful children through his rear-view mirror.

 

He was happy to know that the children cared greatly for his well-being and career.

Yet, he felt bitter because he had no idea how he would face the children if Natalie’s mother was truly responsible for his parents’ death.

 

in concern when she noticed him spacing out again. Her worried voice hastened,

lowered. He put the

he refused to tell her what was wrong.

off between their parents. They exchanged knowing

Daddy and Mommy

silence took over the car, and the atmosphere felt dense as the family of four made

car pulled up in front of the villa, the two children heaved a sigh

and Jacqueline stood by the villa’s

to see Jacqueline

bother paying attention

when she caught sight

with a dangerous aura. That means

or severed ties with Natalie

at the sight of Natalie, who was offering to help Shane carry

briefcase to Natalie, much to

lips, feeling aggrieved that the two were behaving

the devil is

Shane seen the video yet? Why isn’t

the

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