When Natalie didn't reply, Jacqueline smirked and pressed on. “What's wrong, Ms. Smith? Have I put you in a spot?”

Natalie stood with her head lowered, trying to hide her expression. “I'm sorry, Ms. Graham. I have no intention of discussing the identity of the father for now. I'll take my leave first.”

As soon as she got her words out, Natalie promptly headed upstairs.

Shane seemed lost in contemplation as he watched her retreating figure.

Noticing how concerned he was toward Natalie, Jacqueline bit her lips and forced a smile. “Shane, have I said something wrong? Did my words hit Ms. Smith's nerve?”

“Alright, that's enough. You should go back to the hospital.”

“But I only just got here,” Jacqueline whined with a pout.

Shane got up from the sofa and shot her a stoic gaze. “You're still not well enough to be discharged. Being away from the hospital for too long wouldn't do you any good. Come on. I'll send you back.”

Jacqueline had no choice but to follow suit. “Shane, can I stay here once I get discharged?” she asked while looking at Shane expectantly.

“Here at my place?”

“Yes!” Jacqueline nodded fervently.

annoyance. “Haven't

alone,” Jacqueline whimpered while holding on to Shane's arm. “Now that my parents are gone, being there by myself brings back sad memories. I'm sure you

thought of something. “Okay, I got it. I'll

Shane!” Jacqueline exclaimed,

Shane led Jacqueline out of the villa to send her back

upstairs, a wave of jealousy suddenly coming

went away as quickly as

that with Jacqueline's health, Shane wouldn't be

didn't realize Connor had joined her on the balcony. “Mommy, are you looking at Daddy and

Natalie replied, her face masked in

think I've ever introduced Jacqueline to

heard her voice when I was

how it

right. That's Ms.

well?” Connor once again asked

honest with her son. “Yes. They were childhood

“Oh, I see.”

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