Yulia's action startled Natalie and the kids, while Shane did not react much. He simply stood up together with Natalie.

Meanwhile, Sharon tugged on the corners of her brother's shirt as she whispered, “Connor, why is Grandma mad at Mommy?”

Connor responded with a shake of his head without uttering any word because he knew that Sharon would not understand what “kidnapped” meant even if he explained.

Grandma must be mad because Mommy didn't tell her that she was kidnapped.

Just as he thought, Natalie threw a nervous glance at Yulia before calling out guiltily, “Mom...”

“Don't you “mom” me! Why didn't you tell me you were kidnapped?” Yulia glared at her daughter.

Deciding to face the older woman's wrath in Natalie's place, Shane pulled the latter behind her to shield her from Yulia. “Nattie just didn't want to worry you, Yulia.”

“And that gives you the right to keep this from me? Have you guys ever thought about how I would feel if something were to happen to her? Not only would I be worried, but I would also be left heartbroken!” shouted the older woman as her eyes gradually reddened.

Natalie knew she had frightened her mom when she noticed the crack and the fear in her voice. “I'm sorry, Mom,” she apologized while stepping out from behind Shane. “But look at me, I'm fine, aren't I? Shane showed up in the nick of time and stopped the kidnappers.”

startled Natalie and the kids, while Shane did not react much. He simply stood

he, when the one

head. “It wasn't Alice cause

one behind the kidnapping? How dare

it was Harrison's plan, Yulia felt her chest tightened the more she spoke. Her rage had resulted in her getting so dizzy to the point that she almost

called out in panic. “What's

go and support her mom, Shane beat her to it as he took a step forward and helped Yulia take

went behind Yulia

also approached their grandmother to massage her legs, pat her chest, and do everything else, as long as the older woman would

calm down, and Shane poured a glass of water

softened by his

it,”

lot better. She then motioned Natalie and the kids to stop massaging

was sure that her mother was truly okay, she brought the kids back to

honest with me, Nat. Why did Harrison kidnap you, and who did he ask to

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