The kids are here, and it is not right to discuss these matters in front of them.

Sally was smart and deciphered Natalie's message and hint right away. The former giggled amusingly, then nodded to tell Natalie that she got the message. After that, Sally dropped the topic.

They reached Astoria a few hours later.

Sally got off the plane and stood next to the stairs when she bade Natalie goodbye. “I'll be leaving now, Nat,” said Sally.

“Okay,” replied Natalie while nodding.

Sally let go of her luggage and took a step forward with her arms open. She wanted to give Natalie a hug.

Shane turned grouchy when he saw that and pulled Natalie aside immediately.

Sally ended up hugging the air. She stared blankly at the grouchy man in front of her and instantly understood that he was jealous. He wasn't going to let Sally give Natalie a hug.

Sally grinned awkwardly at Shane, then put her arms down before taking a step back.

Shane only let Natalie go when he noted that Sally had received his message.

Natalie grinned exasperatedly at Sally and apologized, “Sorry, Sal. H-he's a little possessive.”

I never knew that he would even be jealous of women hugging me.

Silas, who was babysitting the kids, felt embarrassed about

A little possessive?

attention and stared

that's how she sees me? As a

Shane

really cares about you, Nat. That is the only explanation to why he doesn't like the idea of others getting close to you.

to shoot a look at Sally. His gaze

of relief instinctively. She also tapped her chest

gaze had finally

him to glare at me like that? I could practically feel his gaze stabbing through me. I'd better flee. The last thing

her luggage once more. Using her free hand, she waved at both of them and said, “It's late,

Natalie with a smile. She was waving at Sally

him for the air ticket before she turned around and left as quickly as

after Sally had

an affirmative reply before hugging his arm and walking

guy was taking care of two

carried the luggage for everyone and were

they reached

and it was more than enough for the

late at night, but the time difference made everyone

sleep much on the plane, so

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