“Is that so?” Natalie raised a brow and appeared to be in disbelief.

Jacqueline feigned a smile and said, “Of course. I've thought things through after Shane talked some sense into me last time. He only thinks of me as his sister, and it's destined that nothing is ever going to happen between us. So, I wish him happiness and joy in his life. I'm just calling to test you out.”

The woman's words sounded sincere and heartfelt.

Natalie could not figure out if the woman was lying or being truthful. Hence, she kept quiet.

Jacqueline lay back down on her hospital bed and said, “Ms. Smith, are you silent because you're still mad at me for testing you?”

“No.” Natalie's lips twitched.

The woman on the other end sighed, “I know you must be pissed. Nobody likes being doubted. I do not wish to put you through that as well, but I hope you understand I wish you no harm. Please forgive me for what I've done last time too.”

“Last time?” Natalie titled a brow.

The woman nodded. “Right, I threw a tantrum at you back in the hospital when I knew that you were together with Shane. I'm really sorry. That was uncalled for. Could you forgive me?”

Natalie rubbed her sore temples. “Ms. Graham, there is no need to apologize. I've put it all behind me.”

forgiven me?” Jacqueline's eyes

an affirmative

going to hang up

hung up the

her phone to the corner of the

think I'm that

her words. I will not leave

and retracted her body underneath the blanket as she took in the faint smell of mint that lingered.

time when she woke

lamp on her nightstand. The yellow hue of the light

awake?” Natalie got up from the bed and

lifted her head and noticed Shane sitting on the sofa right opposite her. The man was swirling a glass of wine in

staying in the room?” Natalie brushed out her hair with

glass of wine and headed toward her. “I'm back for some time already. Mrs. Wilson said you're still asleep so I'm just here to

time is it now?” Natalie shook

was no longer spinning, but

handed over some clothes to her and took a look

late already?”

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