CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Snapping back to her senses, Natalie suffered a fright when the first thing that greeted her was Jacqueline's magnified face. She shuddered for a moment. It was only after a few seconds had passed did she manage to school her expression and reply with a forced smile, “Nothing.”

“Okay, it's alright if you're not willing to tell me, Ms. Smith. Anyway, it's late, so I should be going back. Otherwise, I'll be scolded later if Jackie doesn't see me when he does his rounds.” Jacqueline chuckled wryly as she stood up while supporting herself on the edge of the bed.

At this, Natalie got to her feet as well. “I'll see you out.”

Jacqueline didn't decline, so Natalie saw her to the door.

With a hand propped against the wall, Jacqueline slowly ambled forward.

Jacqueline had just taken a few steps when something suddenly occurred to Natalie, and she called out to her, “Ms. Graham.”

Upon hearing her name, Jacqueline looked over her shoulder at Natalie. “Is there anything else, Ms. Smith?”

Natalie's nails dug into her palms. “Well, it's about the conversation we had yesterday on Mr. Shane's cell phone. I...”

“I know what you want to say.” Jacqueline cut her off with a smile. “Shane has already explained things to me, so don't worry. I've already forgotten about it.”

a sigh

that you know your place. Since you're aware of the situation between Shane and me, you should keep your distance from him. Although

flares, Ms. Smith. Thus, Ms. Smith, I hope you won't approach him

moment. Then, her lips parted, and she hastily explained, “You've misunderstood, Ms. Graham. I've never

true?” Jacqueline stared at

intent gaze, a lump lodged

her because she couldn't deny that she was indeed rather close to Shane recently. While we merely met by coincidence every single

since you think that I'm speaking

back to the front and continued ambling toward the

with pursed lips and a grim expression

threat? Or was it a warning? Or maybe...

should indeed put some distance between her and Shane regardless of

always failed after standing my ground for a while. Hence, I must do it this time! I can't allow the situation

Natalie closed the hospital room