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

didn’t reply as she frowned and quickly scanned the floor for Connor. She started to panic when Connor

sitting over there by the window.” Natalie pointed towards the

nodded. “I’ve seen him. I think he was whisked away by some

a beat upon hearing that. She clenched her fists

noticed the kid wasn’t struggling when he left with those

she couldn’t put

thought they were acquaintances. Moreover, the cashier was just an employee at the restaurant. There wasn’t much he

had herself to blame for Connor’s

thought, Natalie tightened her arms around Sharon. Sharon turned pale with fright. “Mommy,

senses and quickly loosened her arms. “I’m sorry, darling. I’m just

her head. “I’m fine, Mommy. Where is

her lip and asked the cashier, “Excuse me, is it a man or a woman who

“It’s a man.”

man...” A figure flashed

Could it be Sean?

room upstairs. She recalled Sean had headed in that

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