That thought alone made her look at Natalie with jealousy.

Natalie, who sensed it, narrowed her eyes, feeling amused at what had just happened.

She thought Jacqueline would know her boundaries better after she got together with Jackson.

Ah, I thought too highly of her. She's Jackson's girlfriend, but she still has the hots for Shane. Isn't she afraid that Jackson will find out?

Without exposing the thoughts in her mind, Natalie carried her children to their seats as Mrs. Wilson served the dishes.

No one talked throughout the meal, and the atmosphere in the dining room was eerily tense and silent.

Although Sharon wanted to speak up on several occasions, she refrained from doing so when she sensed the unpleasant vibe.

Shortly after dinner, Shane headed back to his study room for a meeting.

Meanwhile, Jacqueline sat in front of the piano and started to play a tune.

The song sounded cheerful, which seemingly reflected her happy mood.

Natalie had no idea why the woman would feel that way. The only reason she could come up with was how happy Jacqueline probably felt to see cracks in her relationship with Shane.

the piano tune, Natalie headed

sitting on the floor

Natalie walked over and sat beside

her mother's embrace and hugged her neck tightly with her short arms. With a sad voice, she uttered, “Mommy, Daddy



Shane had ever turned away

instant and could not comprehend his actions no matter how hard she

to her daughter's rant, she

to her, but he

brave front for her daughter. With her lips tugged upwards, she comforted Sharon, “Didn't I tell you before

he feel better

Natalie, who could not seem

the last Lego block on the toy house he built and assured his sister,

“Really?” Sharon chirped.

“Yes. Mommy

nose and muttered,

look at his mother. “I also know that Mommy will not sit back and watch Daddy act like

and affectionately

Connor said, she planned to talk to Shane and try to


of them were a family, and they could not live their lives in such a tense state

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