Natalie left with the empty cup after saying her piece.

The kids didn't leave with her. Instead, they stood at the side of the bed and stared at Shane.

Shane felt terrible when he looked into their eyes.

There was a time when they would dash over sweetly and give him a hug. Sharon, in particular, always smiled when she saw him.

However, at that moment, neither of them hugged him, and even the way they addressed him had become more distant.

Shane felt like all his previous efforts were reversed, and time had turned back to when they first met each other.

“Kids, I...” said Shane. It seemed he had a lot to say.

Connor held Sharon's hand and interrupted him, “Mr. Shane, you should hurry and get up. Your breakfast is getting cold.”

After that, Connor led Sharon out of the room.

Shane's lips curved into a wry smile as he watched the kids walked away.

At that moment, his wife was ridiculously polite with him, and the kids were no longer close to him. He felt lonely, like a widower.

I had it coming, though.

Shane rested on the bed and closed his eyes, pinching the bridge of his nose.

time, but when he opened

and love back no matter what. I will bring all

put

already at the dining table. She was getting the kids to eat their breakfast. When she saw Shane there, she pointed toward the washroom.

an affirmative reply before

retracted her gaze and continued getting the kids to

already finished their breakfast when Shane

put them on. After that, she checked

wondering why Joyce hadn't shown up

Natalie as she led

a little before

following them,

was standing behind the door when they answered it. “Hi, good morning,” greeted

replied Natalie

kids greeted Joyce warmly and

pat the kids' heads. Just then, she noticed that someone else was standing behind Natalie. Joyce was so

slightly in

stared at Shane curiously before turning to Natalie and asking, “Nat, are the two of you back

answered Natalie directly, shaking

eyes turned dimmer, but

right. We're not back

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