“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.

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 drive today. It's always me catching a

way to

her, with the thermal food jar

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

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

not eaten since the night before and was feeling ravenous. At her suggestion, he

than she normally would. The journey to Thompson Group which would

Natalie announced as the car slowed to a

his breakfast just in time and was

up with me?” He asked suddenly as he was

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

Natalie nodded with a

see how

private elevator from the

just about to greet Shane as he emerged from the elevator when

“Madam, you're here today!”

“Good morning,

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