“I'm bringing you out for dinner.” Shane glanced at her stomach out of the corner of his eye.

All at once, Natalie placed a hand over her stomach, and her face turned bright red. “You heard that?”

Her stomach rumbled again a moment ago, but she didn't expect him to catch it.

As Shane maneuvered the steering wheel, displeasure was written all over his face. “Why didn't you eat?”

At that, a wry smile tugged at Natalie's lips. “I hadn't the time.”

Ugh! I'd been bustling about today, what with giving my statement and investigating the matter. The thing is, my hands were so full that I couldn't even spare the time to eat!

Hearing that, Shane's thin lips drew into a tight line, but he didn't comment further.

In no time, he came to a stop outside a cozy and romantic restaurant. “We're here.”

“Okay.” Natalie unfastened her seat belt and alighted from the car.

Meanwhile, Shane waited for her in front of the car. When she had walked over, he took her hand and made his way into the restaurant with her.

It was almost ten o'clock when they were done eating and returned to the villa. The children were already in bed while Jacqueline was still watching television on the sofa.

When she saw them both coming in, she immediately turned off the television and stood up. “You're home, Shane?”

Shane, Natalie said

on the other hand, inclined his head a

like it, and I couldn't sleep either. So, I decided to wait up for you.”

Shane yanked at the

seeing that, Jacqueline instantly started forward to

forward and moved right in front of Shane while looking at Jacqueline with a fake smile. “I'll do it, Ms. Graham. As his wife, it's more appropriate for me to help

froze before she promptly schooled it and put on a smile once more. “You're right, Ms.

that in mind next time, Ms. Graham.” After saying

again not to simply yank

her nagging, a sliver of mirth flittered across Shane's eyes.

every single time!” Natalie rolled her eyes

had no part in, her gaze darkened a shade. “Um... I'm going to retire first, Shane,

rest earlier.”

left with

Natalie yawned. “Let's retire as

ahead.” Shane massaged his

eyed him dubiously. “What's

client, so I'm going

I see. Alright, then. I'll be waiting for you in

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