Chapter 127

Mrs. Wilson was smiling so wide her eyes were but small slits on her face. “Then do have more!”

“Okay!” Natalie nodded happily.

Thus, she stuffed herself till she was close to bursting.

After lunch was over, Shane went off to his study for a video conference.

Natalie moved to sit on the couch in the living room, cradling her food baby.

Mrs. Wilson came over with a glass of lemonade and offered it to Natalie. “Here, Ms. Smith.”

“Thanks.” Natalie took the glass from her gratefully.

Mrs. Wilson seated herself beside the younger woman. She scrutinized Natalie closely, though her gaze was kind.

A little uncomfortable at how the older woman was staring at her, Natalie self-consciously reached up to feel her face. “Mrs. Wilson, is there something on my face?”

“No, there isn’t. I’m just curious about you, that’s all. Ms. Smith, you’re the first guest Sir has ever brought back.”

“The first guest?” Natalie paused in drinking the lemonade. “Haven’t Dr. Baker, Mr. Shane’s fiancée, or Ms. Graham ever been here?”

The housekeeper shook her head. “No. Sir has never let them come here before. That’s why I was so surprised to see him bring you back last night, Ms. Smith.”

her hands even as a warm feeling

she pointed at the photo on the

young. She could almost see the

Are they his parents?

proved her guess right.

set down the glass and

Wilson sighed. “I’m sorry, Ms. Smith. I can’t tell

ask again.” Natalie nodded to show

housekeeper got to her feet and stated, “Well then, I still have some work to do. There’s still dirty laundry waiting to be washed. Please stay here and rest as long as

it,” Natalie replied

Mrs. Wilson left, Natalie took up the remote

food and she felt a lot less like she was about to

go home last night so Sharon and Connor must be out

stood up. She decided to head upstairs to let

the staircase, Shane appeared at the bottom

man I was

it?” Shane raised

late so I should be going home. I was just about to find you to let you

He headed for the front door without even giving her a chance to

said, “Regarding the

be?” Natalie clenched her fingers into

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