“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.

know what else to say. As soon as they had 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

way

her, with the thermal food jar

own car was parked at the hospital, she made a mental note to arrange for someone to bring

Wilson had made you something in the thermal food jar. You haven't had your breakfast, have you? Why don't you eat something

since the night before and was feeling

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

announced as the

had finished his breakfast just in time and was wiping

you like to head up with me?” He asked suddenly as he was

long time. In the past when she was employed under the design department of Thompson Group, she

Natalie nodded with

see

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

office. He was just about to greet Shane as

“Madam, you're here today!”

smiled. “Good

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