“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.

said in a small voice, “Because Mommy is still busy with the competition tomorrow and won't have time to come for

and his eyes lit up with realization. “No wonder she was so down

in an attempt to comfort her daughter, but no

for the competition tomorrow and there's

miss her parent-teacher meeting

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

and stood up from the sofa. “Tomorrow's the semi-finals and it is of key importance. You cannot pull out from the competition. Once you do, you won't be able to participate in any international competitions. Isn't it your dream to be internationally famous? Well, this

stood up as well. “I know, but the parent-teacher meeting is

spend as much time as I

can't break

go. Besides, I was the one who attended the family event at the playground the other time. Their teachers know me, so don't worry about it and

“Yeah, Mommy. Just go for your competition tomorrow. Mr. Shane and I will

her fists restlessly, wanting

the parent-teacher meeting tomorrow and miss the competition,

Mommy. I won't be mad.” Sharon tugged

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

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