Connor snorted as acknowledgment.

“Alright, you go back to your room and have fun.” Natalie patted him on the shoulder.

Connor then went on to hold Sharon's hand who was eating an apple at the side and left scampering for their room.

Shane didn't stay for too long upstairs, and very soon, he came down.

Natalie looked at him. “Shane, is Ms. Graham okay?”

“She's fine.” Shane took her hand and sat down with her.

Natalie heaved a sigh. “I told Connor already, and he'll not argue with Ms. Graham anymore.”

Shane responded with a brief hum. “I understand that you and the two children don't really welcome Jacqueline. Don't worry, she'll not stay here for too long. Mr. Gunn is aware that Jacqueline has been discharged from the hospital, and he'll take her in and let her stay there for a while.”

“Mr. Gunn?” Natalie frowned in puzzlement. “Are Ms. Graham and Mr. Gunn related?”

“Mr. Gunn is the maternal grandfather of Jacqueline's mother,” Shane stroke her wavy soft hair as he explained to her.

Natalie nodded. “I see.”

She didn't expect that Jacqueline was related to the bigshot at one time in J City who had retired.

Jacqueline didn't return to the Gunn residence since Mr. Gunn

are you thinking about?” seeing as Natalie sank into deep thoughts, Shane

and shook her head in response. “Nothing. I need to

“Alright.” Shane nodded.

got up and walked

studio was on the second

on the second floor, she saw Jacqueline

stunned for a moment before she smiled and said, “Ms. Smith,

the bags over to

a look at that but didn't

Jacqueline shoved the bag into her hand. “Just take it, Ms. Smith. I can't just live here without returning a favor. These are some

Jacqueline carried the remaining bags, walked past

then at the bag in her own hand, Natalie bit her

gift bag and saw

when she saw the pendant, and she let

mouse was not at all endearing and adorable. Instead, it looked wretched and despicable, as it was Professor Ratigan who was

give me this mouse in an attempt to imply that

box with a cold glint in her eyes and threw it directly into the

it was

as animated as usual. They just ate in silence during dinner without saying

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