Natalie knew she was putting her pride before her children if she had rejected the man's offer to help.

“There's no need to thank me. I'm Connor's father after all. It is my responsibility to do so,” Shane looked at the twins and said as he pulled out the chair for Natalie.

A wave of apprehension washed over her all of a sudden.

Shane noticed her odd demeanor and cast a sideways glance at the woman, “What's the matter with you?”

She forced a smile and said, “Nothing.”

Shane sensed that the woman was not being truthful. His face sank but the man said nothing further.

Natalie heaved a sigh of relief after taking her seat.

The man's remark of him being Connor's father gave her a jolt. She thought the man had found that Connor was indeed his biological son.

Having said that, she was grateful that the man was willing to provide the best for the two children despite not knowing their true identities. Natalie decided to just come clean to Shane about the kids after some time.

Then, Natalie patted herself on the cheeks to snap out of her thoughts, and she started to take her breakfast.

When they were having breakfast, Mrs. Wilson came in with a black invitation card in her hands and said, “Sir, I just took this out of the mailbox.”

the

peered at it curiously,

this is about?” Shane

Jasmine's funeral. I received it too.” Natalie took

opened the envelope. It was indeed for

Natalie put down the glass of milk and

the card and cast it aside. The man did not answer

invited me, well I'm

silent for a few moments before answering,

Natalie smiled as

the kids out after their breakfast while Natalie stayed in the

got back to Shane's room. She took a look and it was a stranger's caller ID. Natalie hesitated for

Smith, it's me.” Jacqueline's weak voice came from the other

seconds before she spoke, “Ah, Ms. Graham. How do

against the headboard of her hospital bed and said, “I asked for your number from

I see.

if she

her for a few times, and the medical records should have

me?” Natalie closed the door

emotions. “I heard that you're

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