As Natalie stared at Jacqueline's back, her eyes narrowed suspiciously.

I'm not quite sure whether I was reading into things too much, but I just can't shake off the feeling that she seems to be panicked and afraid of something. Hmm... Could it be that she did something behind my back earlier?

Mulling it over, her gaze darkened as suspicion gnawed at her. Finally, she decided to take a look at the security footage later and see what exactly Jacqueline did.

“Let's go.” Shane then walked over to her and took her hand.

In reflex, Natalie looked up at him. “Where to?”

At that, Shane quirked an eyebrow. “Didn't you say you want to have some water?”

“Oh, that's right. I almost forgot about it. Are you getting some water as well?” Natalie followed him as he led her down the stairs.

Shane nodded slightly. “The coffee Jacqueline made just now was with sugar. It was too sweet, so I'm feeling rather parched.”

“How lucky are you to have someone make coffee for you! You've got quite the affinity with ladies,” Natalie drawled with a smile that didn't reach her eyes.

Hearing the jealousy in her voice, Shane chuckled softly. “I didn't like the coffee she made.”

“Well, Ms. Graham will certainly be saddened if she hears that.” Despite Natalie's words, a bright smile bloomed on her face.

nose in retaliation, but she slapped

my nose or you'll

ever,” Shane complimented while gazing at the tip of her

was

other features were also exquisite. Thus, it was no wonder that she was a stunning beauty

man's flattery, Natalie's face flushed bright red. She ducked her

Shane's eyes darkened, and his Adam's apple bobbed as he

out, he grasped her chin lightly and lifted her

and leaned against the kitchen counter. She closed her eyes and awaited his

lips touched hers, the kitchen lights

still bleary with sleep. The moment she spotted the two people by the

heard noises in the kitchen but not seeing any light, she came over to

she expected to find

position registered to her, her face flushed, and she snickered. “Ah, I didn't see anything, so just

kitchen, she instantly spun on her heels and left, leaving Natalie and Shane staring

away. “That was all on you

his handsome countenance a

no man would be happy to be interrupted

so many people awake

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