If he’s Dad’s big brother, then Dad’s last name must be Thompson.

Just as he thought, Natalie nodded.

Connor finally broke into a smile. “That’s great. I finally get to know a little bit more about Dad.”

Natalie almost burst into tears upon hearing that. She quickly covered her mouth and stared at her children apologetically. “I’m sorry, darlings...”

“It’s ok. We’ll forget about it since Mommy doesn’t want us to find out.” Connor toyed with his fork and consoled Natalie as if he had thought things through.

Natalie felt even more guilty and was about to say something else when Sharon burped. “Mommy, I need to pee.”

“Come on, I’ll take you. Connor, sit here and wait for us, ok?” Natalie instructed.

Connor nodded in acknowledgement.

Natalie then left with Sharon for the restroom.

However, Connor wasn’t seated at the table upon their return.

Connor?” Sharon tilted her head and

panic when Connor wasn’t anywhere in sight. Natalie picked Sharon up and headed towards the

there by the window.” Natalie pointed towards the dining table she was sitting

think

She clenched her fists and shouted, “Why didn’t you stop them

visibly shuddered and paled. “I-I noticed the kid wasn’t struggling when he left with those men, so I thought he

Natalie was fuming but she couldn’t put

that Connor left with them without putting up a fight. Anyone would have thought they were acquaintances. Moreover, the cashier was

she only had herself to

her arms around Sharon.

loosened her arms. “I’m sorry, darling. I’m just worried about

“I’m fine, Mommy. Where

“Excuse me, is it

“It’s a man.”

man...” A figure flashed through

Could it be Sean?

room upstairs. She recalled

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