“Really?” Yulia sensed that her daughter was not being truthful.

Natalie lowered her head and tried to steer the topic, “Yep. Mom, when are you coming back? Let me know the date and time so that I can go pick you up at the airport.”

“Why do you care about all that? I'll contact you once I'm back.” Yulia waved her hands to dismiss her daughter's idea.

Natalie patted herself on the chest as her attempt to steer the topic was successful. “Sure thing. Remember to contact me then.”

That way, she could make some preparations so that her mother would not find out about her and Shane.

Natalie was hoping to only let the cat out of the bag after her mother had caught onto something. She's going to be able to take it better then.

“Alright, alright.” Yulia replied before hanging up.

Natalie put her phone down and wiped the nervous sweat off her forehead.

Shane entered the room and noticed that the woman was letting out a huge sigh of relief. Perplexed, the man raised a brow and asked, “What's the matter with you?”

“Nothing, my mother called me to tell me that she's going to come back for that court case with Harrison.”

“What court case?” Shane tugged on his tie and made his way over to Natalie's side.

recounted what her mother said about Harrison trying

shirt and said, “Since Harrison doesn't stand a chance of winning the case, there's

“I know.” Natalie smiled.

the bathroom. “I'm going

picked up the tie he took off, rolled it properly

sounds of water running soon filled the room, and it inexplicably made Natalie

the shower, and noticed that Natalie was in a daze

him, exposing his firm chest. A tinge of pink appeared on Natalie's cheeks, and the woman turned her

only been a few hours after

into a slight smile. “Since you have trouble sleeping, let's

her head to one side, puzzled by his

Shane's heart flutter. “Some exercise before

towel wrapped around himself and pinned

meant, and there

day, Natalie woke up feeling sore all over, but the

over nine. She uncovered her blanket and freshened herself

the twins to kindergarten, and the villa was left with only Shane and

in the living room,

he was reading about

breakfast. We're heading out after that.” Shane turned around to look at Natalie and

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