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.”

twisted the glass in her hands even as a warm

and she pointed at the photo on the opposite wall.

both very young. She could almost see the resemblance Shane had

Are they his parents?

right. “It’s Sir’s

glass and queried, “How

sighed. “I’m sorry, Ms. Smith. I can’t tell you that. This is

won’t ask again.” Natalie nodded to

and stated, “Well then, I still have some work to do. There’s still dirty laundry

Natalie replied

Wilson left, Natalie took up the remote

started digesting the food and she felt a lot less like

last night so Sharon and Connor must be

that thought, she stood up. She decided to head upstairs to let Shane

the staircase,

the man I

it?” Shane raised a

so I should be going home. I was

you back.” He headed for the front door without even giving her a chance to

fingers tapped against the steering wheel before he abruptly said, “Regarding the incident last night, we

that be?” Natalie clenched her fingers

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