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.

piano tune, Natalie headed upstairs to check up on her children

of them were in their room, sitting on

walked over and sat beside

tightly with her short arms. With a sad voice, she uttered, “Mommy, Daddy no longer loves me. After dinner, I asked him to tie my hair, but he ignored



was the first time Shane had

and could not comprehend his actions no matter

to her daughter's rant, she only

Shane hostile to her, but he also acted

she comforted Sharon, “Didn't I tell you before

will he feel better then?” Sharon innocently

surprised Natalie, who could not seem to

cue to save her, Connor placed the last Lego block on the toy house he built and assured his sister, “I'm sure he'll be back to his

“Really?” Sharon chirped.

Mommy will pacify Daddy. Right,

son's nose and muttered,

know that Mommy will not sit back and

down and affectionately

to talk to Shane and try to appease


they could

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