Natalie was nonplussed but her body was honest. She hugged Shane's neck.

Shane noticed the cue. He lifted her up in his arms to throw her down onto the couch and climbed on top of her.

The next morning, Natalie took the children downstairs. They ran into Jacqueline on the second floor.

Jacqueline did not appear to have had a good night's sleep. Her eyes were puffy with massive eyebags. Her mental state was visibly poor too as she stood swaying on the spot as if she was going to collapse any second.

At the sight of Natalie and her two children, A faint smile appeared on Jacqueline's pale face. “Good morning, Ms. Smith. Good morning, children.”

Connor pretended not to have heard her. Sharon merely grunted.

Jacqueline's smile froze as her greetings were left hanging awkwardly.

As an adult, Natalie could not display her dislike as openly as her children did.

“Good morning, Ms. Graham,” returned Natalie with a nod.

The color returned to Jacqueline's face. “Ms. Smith, about last night...”

“Ms. Graham, the children are hungry,” Natalie interrupted. “I have to bring them downstairs for breakfast and send them off to school.” She pulled both children by the hand and headed downstairs without another word.

her lip as her eyes

and her children were being very snarky to

being received,

breakfast, Natalie left with

already departed earlier that morning before having his breakfast. Mrs. Wilson had mentioned something about

be the one to send the

at their kindergarten, Natalie headed

her. “Nat, you got here

Ms. Cohen?” Natalie

“That's right.” Joyce nodded.

as I attend to our guest. Where is she?” Natalie asked

guest room,” Joyce answered

“Okay.” Natalie nodded.

office and

a cup of tea in her hands. Peppa Pig was on TV which she seemed to be enjoying. She chuckled every now

her eyebrows at the

who looked as confident and professional

knocked lightly

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