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.

the piano tune, Natalie headed upstairs to

 

their room, sitting on

Natalie walked over

straightened up. She crawled into her mother’s embrace and hugged her neck tightly with her short arms. With a sad voice,

the first time Shane had ever turned away

comprehend his actions

her daughter’s rant,

her, but he also acted the same way

to put on a brave front 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

he feel better then?”

who could not seem

on cue to save her, Connor placed the last Lego block on the toy house he

“Really?” Sharon chirped.

“Yes. Mommy will pacify Daddy.

Natalie pinched her son’s nose

at his mother. “I also know that Mommy will

right.” Natalie looked down and affectionately rubbed

talk to Shane

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