“So soon?” Lina gasped.

Natalie massaged the bridge of her nose. “I don’t have a choice. I want to find Shane as quickly as I can.”

“What about the kids?” Lina asked.

Natalie handed her the document and responded, “I’ll be taking Connor back. After all, I’ll need his help when I look for Shane. However, I’ll be leaving Sharon here and asking the housekeeper to take care of her. As for Anders… Anders can’t leave the incubator for now, so I can’t bring him home. I’ll be asking the medical team Shane had brought together previously to watch over Anders.”

“Okay.” Lina nodded. “I’ll send this document back to the organizers first. Then, I’ll send you off tonight.”

Natalie hummed in agreement.

After Lina left, Sharon began crying. “Mommy, are you going to leave me here alone?”

“I’m sorry, Sharon. I have no choice but to do this. I have to find your daddy, and I won’t have the time to take good care of you. You have the housekeeper to take care of you here, so I’ll feel at ease. I’ll call you every day, all right? Once I find your daddy, I’ll bring you home right away, okay?” Natalie ruffled her daughter’s head, trying not to show her distress on her face.

If she had a choice, she would never let her child stay here by herself.

If she were to dive into a frantic search for Shane, she might neglect her child.

sister’s hand, Connor chipped in, “Don’t be sad, Sharon. What’s most important

I miss Daddy.” Sharon nodded

want you anymore, it’s just that we want to look for Daddy first. Do you get it?” Connor enunciated,

again. “I get it. Mommy, Connor, you have to find Daddy. Then, come and pick me up,

worry. I won’t ever forget about you.” Natalie hugged her

joined in. “I won’t forget about my little sister

with you too. I swear that once I find your daddy,

her mother and her brother pinky promised and swore

then, Natalie’s

phone by the bedside table. The moment her mind registered the name

could say anything, a loud voice blasted out of the speakers. “Nat, I saw the notice on the competition’s official website! What’s going on? Why are you quitting the competition? Did you quit out of your own free will, or did

first.” Natalie shook her head weakly as she placed a hand on

was going to call sooner

me up; I’m quitting the competition by my

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