“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

the way

the thermal

his office before heading off to her own. As her own car was parked at the hospital, she made a mental note to arrange

Natalie shot a glance at the figure on the passenger seat. “Mrs. Wilson had made you something in the thermal food jar. You haven't had your breakfast, have you? Why don't you eat

and was feeling ravenous. At her suggestion,

journey to Thompson Group which would have normally taken an hour from the hospital was

as the car slowed to

breakfast just in time and was wiping his lips with a serviette as Natalie

like to head up with me?” He asked

her that she had not been here in a long time. In the past when she was employed under

nodded

like to see how

exited the car and took the private elevator from the parking lot all the

He was just about to greet Shane as he emerged from

“Madam, you're here today!”

smiled. “Good morning, Mr.

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