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.

of listening to the piano tune, Natalie headed

room, sitting on the

Natalie walked over and sat

a sad voice,



the first time Shane had ever turned

comprehend his actions no

to her daughter's

but

Sharon, “Didn't I tell you before dinner that Daddy is in a bad mood? That

better then?” Sharon

surprised Natalie, who could not seem to utter a

Lego block on the toy house he built

“Really?” Sharon chirped.

earnestly. “Yes. Mommy

Natalie pinched her son's nose and

“I also know that

right.” Natalie looked down and affectionately rubbed

said, she planned to talk to Shane and try to


and they could not live their lives in such a tense state

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