“I have a very important meeting at work today,” Shane interrupted. “I cannot afford to be late. Jacqueline will have Jackson and the nurses help her. Don't worry.” The last sentence was directed toward Natalie.

Jacqueline was unhappy with the sudden turn of events but did not attempt to convince Shane to stay.

It would be asking for trouble if she had insisted that he stayed despite his announcement of having a meeting to attend.

“I understand.” Jacqueline forced a smile. “Safe trip, both of you.”

Shane and Natalie made their way out of the ward and departed.

As they walked along the corridor, Natalie caught sight of the dark circles beneath Shane's eyes and felt a twinge of pain in her heart. “Did you get any rest last night?”

“I did not sleep a wink.” Shane rubbed his eyes wearily.

“Why not?” Natalie frowned.

“I've been going through some documents,” Shane answered as he lowered his hand.

“Was that what you were doing all night?” Natalie pouted.

Shane nodded without comment.

exited the building, she snatched the car keys out of Shane's hand when he fished them out of his pocket. “You shouldn't drive if you hadn't slept all night. You're endangering other road users, you know? Let me

led the way

the thermal food jar and

dropped Shane off at his office before heading off to her own. As her own car was parked at the hospital, she

made you something in the thermal food jar. You haven't

before and was feeling

drove slower than she normally would. The journey to Thompson Group which would have normally taken an hour from the

here,” Natalie announced as the car

and was wiping his lips with a serviette as Natalie

to head up with me?” He

In the past when she was

Natalie nodded with a

to see how

the car and took the private elevator from the parking lot all the way up

just about to greet Shane as he emerged from the elevator

“Madam, you're here today!”

smiled. “Good morning,

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