CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Natalie was well aware of what the inspector meant by that.

In the upcoming days, if they still did not come across any new leads or evidence that proved Harrison and Susan were the ones who murdered her mother, the case would be closed and the two of them released, free of any charges.

No. I can't let this happen!

Natalie balled her fists so hard her nails dug into her skin.

Shane frowned in disapproval upon noticing it. He reached out to pick up one of her hands, then forcefully pried her fingers loose.

Staring at the red nails marks on her palm, Shane let out a barely audible sigh and gently stroked the marks with his thumb. “Doesn't it hurt?”

“No. I just feel so frustrated. I can't seem to find out the truth behind my mom's death.” A tear escaped Natalie's eye and coincidently fell on his thumb, scorching his skin slightly.

Shane released her hand to brush her tears away.

Right after he was done, Natalie launched herself into his embrace and said in a choked voice, “Shane, my mom's gone. She's gone...”

softly.

her sleeve to wipe her tears dry. “You're right. There's also Jared.

fished out her phone and

Upon hearing his phone ring, he fumbled for

it's me.” Natalie sat down with Shane's help, who then took the

into a gentle and

I...” Natalie's lips quivered and words failed

called

“Jared, Mom is...”

Jared could hear the sorrow in Natalie's voice and instantly became wide awake. Bolting upright into a sitting position, he urged in a frantic voice, “What is it,

which was holding the phone trembled. “I will, but you must promise

his heart would always be at risk. She was afraid that news of their mother's death would be too huge a blow

know. Don't worry, Nat. I'll stay calm.” Jared drew

on Shane's arm, trying to borrow some courage from

Boom!