“Just wait for a moment, Mr. Shane. Mommy will be done very soon,” Connor reassured in an adult-like manner.

Shane chuckled deeply. “Sure.”

Suddenly, Sharon got to her feet and padded toward him. “Mr. Shane, can I ask you for a favor?”

She raised her cute index finger and stared at Shane with an imploring gaze.

Shane met her gaze and made sure to soften his tone. “Go ahead.”

“Can you come for my parent-teacher meeting tomorrow as my dad?” Sharon played with the hem of her blouse with a shy blush creeping up her cheeks.

Both Connor and Shane were taken aback by her request.

Even Natalie who was just emerged from the shower was surprised. “Sharon, why didn't you tell me about your parent-teacher meeting?”

Not bothering to ask Shane when he had arrived, she walked over in her pajamas and her hair wrapped in a towel, then gently pulled Sharon toward her.

Shane caught a whiff of the pleasant scent coming from her body, squinting his eyes as his Adam's apple bobbed.

“Because Mommy is still busy with the competition

lit up with realization.

an attempt to comfort her daughter, but no words

right. I still have to go for the competition

miss her parent-teacher

gnawed on her bottom lip. Then, she squatted down and cupped Sharon's little face. “Darling, tell you

Once you do, you won't be able to participate in

as well. “I know, but

don't have a father, I vowed to spend as much time as I can with

break

has asked me to go. Besides, I was the one who attended the family event at the

go for your competition

curled her fists restlessly,

her words once again. “If you attend the parent-teacher meeting tomorrow and miss the competition, you'll be filled with regret for

be mad.” Sharon tugged on the corner of Natalie's shirt with a

sensible children coupled with Shane's assurance, Natalie's lips twitched inconspicuously, but in the

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