“She fainted,” Sally said reproachfully. “What did you say to her that shocked her so much? Don't you know that pregnant women should be treated with care?”

Shane did not mind the admonishment in the least. She was, after all, doing this because she cared about Natalie.

Instead, he said, “I told her something happened to Sharon.”

“Are you serious?” Sally was immediately concerned. “Is she all right?”

“She is now,” the other said and left it at that.

“Thank goodness.”

“Let me know when Nat comes to. Take care of her for me, please.” While there was nothing Shane wanted more than to be by the side of his beloved, he knew he was needed here with the children.

“Don't worry, I will,” Sally assured.

“Thanks.” Ending the call, Shane's expression darkened as an icy look appeared in his eyes. Jacqueline Graham, I'll make you pay for what you did!

Meanwhile, Sally had placed the still-unconscious Natalie on the backseat of the car, ready to drive them both back to where they were staying.

was then that the

blurted out, face still as white as

raised her brows. “Nat, are you thinking

an almost frenzied conviction. “I have to go back to Sharon.” I have to see my little

what about

me than my child, especially when she needs

you off then.” She started the car and steered it in the direction of the airport. “We have three days off after this round anyway. You can

half-heartedly. She looked out the window with a dazed expression,

the airport, she had forgotten to update Shane as promised. “Oops...” she muttered to herself. I suppose it's okay since

arrived at the international airport in J City. Without a moment to lose, she hailed a taxi, dialing Shane's number as she got

wes just rousing from his fitful slumber. The first thing he did efter opening his eyes wes to check on Sheron. The little girl wes still unconscious, heving yet to recover from

en incoming cell, jerking Mrs. Wilson

hummed in ecknowledgment es he

gently removed herself from the couch without weking Connor. “I'll

the cell wes from Netelie, Shene hurriedly enswered

Netelie's voice floeted over before he could sey enything.

wes telling enough for Shene

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