Once she wrapped up the conversation and hung up the call, she saw Natalie and the two little ones the moment she turned around.

Mrs. Wilson stuffed her cell phone into the pocket of her apron and greeted Natalie with a smile, “Madam, you’re back!”

Natalie nodded in return. She asked while having her eyes glued to the suitcase in the living room, “Mrs. Wilson, is that Ms. Graham’s?”

Is Jacqueline moving out soon?

The thought of Jacqueline moving out soon made her ebullient.

Overwhelmed by the great news, she failed to notice the change in Mrs. Wilson’s expression.

Mrs. Wilson shook her head and stuttered in a hushed voice, “N-No, it belongs to Mr. Shane.”

Natalie’s heart sank to the bottom of her stomach when she heard Mrs. Wilson. She felt a chill running down her spine and had a hard time gathering her thoughts. She repeated after Mrs. Wilson, “Shane?”

As soon as she caught Mrs. Wilson nodding, she wanted to say something else but changed her mind at the last minute.

wasn’t able to fathom the meaning behind the incident,

fists clenched, “Mrs.

Shane. She nodded and explained, “He said he has quite a lot of things to deal with. Thus, it wouldn’t

living with us!” Natalie’s eyes started brimming with tears once she finished

decided to keep those to herself since she was in no position to meddle with

that had occurred over the past two days,

Concerned about his mother, Connor’s brows

and put on a strong front, asserting it was not a big deal with a smile, “I’m fine! Why don’t you guys head upstairs

knew his mother wanted to have a conversation with the

upcoming situation, excused herself and departed

she made the call. She was unsure if it was a result of

was for sure was the fact

up. Natalie wondered if

minutes before making another call, but

to call him until the call was answered. In the end, after several consecutive calls, Shane finally

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