That thought alone made her look at Natalie with jealousy.

Natalie, who sensed it, narrowed her eyes, feeling amused at what had just happened.

She thought Jacqueline would know her boundaries better after she got together with Jackson.

Ah, I thought too highly of her. She’s Jackson’s girlfriend, but she still has the hots for Shane. Isn’t she afraid that Jackson will find out?

Without exposing the thoughts in her mind, Natalie carried her children to their seats as Mrs. Wilson served the dishes.

No one talked throughout the meal, and the atmosphere in the dining room was eerily tense and silent.

Although Sharon wanted to speak up on several occasions, she refrained from doing so when she sensed the unpleasant vibe.

Shortly after dinner, Shane headed back to his study room for a meeting.

Meanwhile, Jacqueline sat in front of the piano and started to play a tune.

The song sounded cheerful, which seemingly reflected her happy mood.

 

Natalie had no idea why the woman would feel that way. The only reason she could come up with was how happy Jacqueline probably felt to see cracks in her relationship with Shane.

tune, Natalie headed

 

were in their room, sitting on the floor mat playing

walked over and sat

her short arms. With a sad voice, she uttered, “Mommy, Daddy no longer

first time Shane

felt overwhelmed at that instant and could not comprehend his actions no matter how

daughter’s rant, she

hostile to her, but he also acted the same way

for her daughter. With her lips tugged upwards, she comforted Sharon, “Didn’t I tell you before dinner that Daddy is in a bad mood? That is the only reason

better then?” Sharon innocently

Natalie, who could not seem to utter a word

on the toy house he built and assured his sister, “I’m sure

“Really?” Sharon chirped.

“Yes. Mommy

her son’s nose

chin proudly to look at his mother. “I also know that Mommy will

and affectionately

she planned to talk to Shane and try to

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