Shane's mouth twisted into a smile. “Sit tight. We're leaving now.”

“Okay.” Natalie nodded happily.

She felt bad leaving her drunk mother alone in her apartment, so Shane took Yulia back to the villa. He even asked Martha to tidy up the guest room beforehand.

“Mommy, what's wrong with Grandma?” Sharon asked while she hugged Shane around the neck.

Natalie ruffled her hair and replied, “Grandma is drunk.”

“I see.” Sharon nodded in acknowledgment. Then she tapped Shane on the shoulder. “Daddy, put me down.”

He immediately hunched over and did as told.

As soon as she set foot on the ground, Sharon dashed upstairs. “Mommy, I'm going to see Grandma. I'll play with Connor later.”

“Aright, but don't run. You might fall.”

“Okay.” The little girl didn't bother to give her mother a backward glance.

“Silly girl.”

“Let her be.” Shane slid his hand around Natalie's waist and guided her to the couch. “You know what? Connor did really well in school.” He changed the subject.

“Really?” Her eyes lit up.

He raised his chin like a proud peacock. “His teacher spoke with me the other day. She wants us to consider letting him skip some grades.”

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down on the couch, Shane kept his arms around her. “Of course. I've

you.” She nodded and glanced up the stairs where Connor was having his gifted

down the stairs and said, “Sir, madam.

Natalie thanked her

my job.” The housekeeper waved her hand dismissively

Shane reached out

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