After all, she felt that it would be too awkward to continue speaking as if she were giving him a monologue.

Thankfully, they arrived at the kindergarten in no time.

The two kids hopped onto the car with merry smiles as they greeted, “Daddy! Mommy!”

“Daddy, Mommy. Why are you guys so late today? You picked us up half an hour later than usual,” Connor asked while looking at his smartwatch.

Sharon hadn't been paying attention to the time, so she hadn't realized that her parents were late. Now that her brother had blatantly pointed it out, she mirrored his sentiments and nodded enthusiastically.

Natalie cast an apologetic look at her kids. “I'm really sorry. Daddy was a little busy at work today, so we got here late.”

At once, the kids nodded and let out an understanding hum.

Then, Connor spoke up, “Daddy doesn't have to pick us up if he's busy. He should focus on working hard.”

“Mmm-hmm!” Sharon nodded in agreement.

A bittersweet feeling arose in Shane, curdling uncomfortably in his chest as he looked at the thoughtful children through his rear-view mirror.

He was happy to know that the children cared greatly for his well-being and career.

Yet, he felt bitter because he had no idea how he would face the children if Natalie's mother was truly responsible for his parents' death.

when she noticed him spacing out again. Her worried voice

her with his gaze still lowered. He put the car in gear and started driving after sprouting that one

his harsh tone. She was undeniably hurt by how he refused to tell her what was wrong. Regardless, she decided against prodding

off between their parents. They exchanged knowing looks with

and

over the car, and the atmosphere felt dense as the

up in front of the villa, the two

by the villa's doors to welcome

The children pretended not to see Jacqueline and ran excitedly toward Mrs.

surprisingly unbothered. She wasn't upset, nor did she bother paying attention to the children. Rather, her gaze was set on Shane and

across her face when she caught sight of Shane's tautly clenched jaw and

is brimming with a dangerous aura. That means he must

Why hasn't he confronted or severed ties

at the sight of Natalie, who was offering

briefcase to Natalie, much to Jacqueline's

aggrieved that the two were behaving as they normally

the devil is going

video yet? Why isn't he treating her with

the video

this, Jacqueline gnawed so hard on her lip that

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