Natalie glanced at her scrawny fingers before letting out a bitter smile. “You're right. I am pretty unlucky.”

“Be more careful next time.” Jacqueline reclined her hands.

“I know. Thanks for your advice.” While saying that, she forced a smile.

“What advice?” Shane had finished his call and overheard the tail end of their conversation.

“Nothing much. We were just having a light conversation, aren't we, Ms. Smith?” Jacqueline beamed a smile at Natalie. However, her voice carried an undertone of warning to it.

This had Natalie puzzled. Is this anything to be secretive about?

Not that any of this mattered to her. She had concluded Jacqueline was overall a suspicious person to be wary of. “Ms. Graham's right. It's just a light conversation.”

“I see.” Shane had taken her word for it. While replying, he kept his cell phone.

and was back at it, tugging on his

tomorrow morning.” He casually retracted his arm away. “By the way,

her scrawny fingers before letting out a bitter smile. “You're

car. I'll come right after I send Jacqueline

reject his offer, but an idea came to her and

She took a

how unfazed the latter was,

the woman had been jealous of her relationship with

bummer! She's way

physical contact bemused Shane, who was oblivious to her intentions as his gaze lingered meaningfully on

stole a quick glance at Jacqueline

reminded herself not to drop her

the parking lot

a short while, her cell phone rang. Although it was a new model Joyce had bought for her after she regained consciousness, she had retained her

it was Sean. Hmm? Why's he

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