Natalie was very conscious of the change in Shane. “Why are you...”

“What now?” Shane gazed down at her with amusement.

Natalie avoided his eyes, still red in the face. “Nothing. We should get a move on.”

Shane chuckled softly and made haste toward the bathroom. Placing her in the tub, he then proceeded to turn on the faucets.

When the water level was satisfactory, he disrobed and climbed right in with Natalie.

It was a spacious tub. The couple could stretch out comfortably and still had ample space left. Natalie did not kick him out, but allowed him to hold her in his arms as they soaked placidly in the warm bath.

After almost half an hour, the water began to turn cold. It was then that the couple climbed out to tidy up and got dressed.

Shane led Natalie to the hotel's restaurant. As soon as they entered, Joyce was waving them over. “Nat! Mr. Thompson! Over here!”

Natalie waved in response. “Darling, let's sit with Joyce.”

was, casting a cold glare at Joyce's

face. Why is he staring at

with Joyce too. In a split second, she had deduced the cause of it. “Are you still jealous of Joyce from

not.” Shane

“Fine, we can have our own table. We don't

as he strode off

no hurry. In a couple of gestures, she had conveyed their intentions to Joyce from afar

comprehend why the couple opted to sit by themselves instead

glass of milk in her hand. “What's up?” she asked

saw Nat and Mr. Thompson,”

are they?” Lina turned to the

me. Mr. Thompson is behaving very strangely too. He looked as if he wasn't happy to see me.” Natalie was so deep in thought that her head was tilted to

understand why?” Lina pursed her lips

“No, I don't.”

at Joyce, speechless. “It's so obvious, and you still

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