Sharon did as she was told.

Connor, too, missed his mother. But being the more mature one, he was not as teary-eyed as his sister.

Natalie could not help but feel a little conflicted. On one hand, she did not have to worry as much about Connor as she did for Sharon. On another hand, she feared that the boy might be too mature for his age.

After they spoke on the phone for a while, the cell phone was finally handed back to its owner.

“What time did you arrive?”

Natalie leaned her back against the balcony railing before saying, “I’m checking in with you right after our arrival at the villa. Aren’t you going to comment on my effort?”

Shane let out a chortle. “Sure.”

“Hey, what’s that supposed to mean?” Natalie rolled her eyes.

The man paused for a moment before he replied, “Then tell me how you would like me to respond. I’ll try my best to comply.”

you off this time. It

Jacqueline has moved out.” Shane

Natalie stood up

to

I suppose Ms. Graham wasn’t thrilled about it.

wasn’t around.”

a sigh at that. I was hoping to hear the details of the look

to speak on the phone for another ten minutes before Natalie had

called out to him just as Shane

assistant to visit at such a late hour. “Mrs. Wilson, can you

Wilson nodded and retreated from the room

them in the living room, Shane turned to Silas. “What is

yesterday. Here’s something you need to see,” Silas said while handing his boss a document

his eyes, Shane

as he started leafing

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