As she was walking back into the house, Mrs. Wilson came up to announce that dinner was ready.

Even though Shane had yet to come home, Natalie and the kids decided to go ahead and have their meal first.

However, it was their first time since moving to the villa that they were eating without Shane, so they couldn't help but feel that something was out of place.

After dinner, Connor's teacher arrived on time and held their lesson in the study.

Natalie tried to listen in on the lesson but gave up when she felt a headache setting in from the information overload.

After showering Sharon and preparing her for bed, they heard the sound of a car engine outside the villa.

“Mommy, is Daddy home?” Sharon asked as she climbed into bed.

“I think he is. Go to sleep now. I'll go take a look.”

Sharon said nothing more as she nodded obediently.

After tucking Sharon in and giving her a goodnight's kiss, Natalie made her way down to look for Shane.

She had only just gotten to the living room when she saw Shane walk in without his suit jacket.

Though slightly taken aback, Natalie could guess that his suit jacket was probably with Jacqueline.

does lend his jacket to others too and

daze?” Shane asked

Why are you

her condition,” Shane replied as he sat on the sofa, rubbing

how exhausted Shane was. She

was initially shocked by the sudden touch, but when he realized it

massage was working when she

pretty well. The only problem is the eyes,” Shane mumbled. “They don't think her eyes will last much

split second but quickly resumed

it because of the cornea?” she

grunted in

wasn't long ago when Stanley told her about Jacqueline's interest in her cornea. That memory made her heart sink, and she decided to probe Shane further. “When does Ms. Graham intend to have the operation? Has she found

operation's

upon hearing

with a shake of his head. “Donor's

nodded and heaved a

operation being next month and a donor already lined up, it seemed

hospital had picked

you spacing out again?” Shane asked when he realized Natalie had stopped the massage even though her hands were

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