“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.”

you've forgiven me?” Jacqueline's eyes

mumbled an affirmative

are a generous one. I'm going to hang up for now. Please be good with Shane. I wish you

the phone

her phone to the corner of

I'm that dumb to believe whatever she's telling

still stood by her words. I will not leave Shane unless he's the one who

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

night time when

on her nightstand. The yellow hue of

the bed and noticed

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

staying in the room?” Natalie brushed

her. “I'm back for some time already. Mrs. Wilson said you're still asleep so I'm

slept? What time is it now?” Natalie shook her head

no longer spinning, but she was still in

her and took a look at his

late already?” Natalie

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