“I will.” Natalie took a seat by the table.
Upon finishing the meal, she stood after dabbing the corners of her mouth with a napkin. “I need your help to look after the kids for a while, Mrs. Wilson. I have to go check in on the company.”
It's been a while since I've been to the company. I wonder how everyone is faring. I want to meet Joyce too.
“Go ahead. Please be at ease. I'll be right here keeping a watchful eye on these two.” Mrs. Wilson waved her hand.
Natalie picked up her purse and left the hospital after thanking Mrs. Wilson again.
She took a taxi to the company.
After a glance at the company's surroundings, she entered the building.
Ding!
The elevator chimed, declaring its arrival.
Passing through the entrance, the receptionist came up to greet her but gasped when she saw it was Natalie. “Ms. Smith, you're back!”
Hearing the greeting from the receptionist, the other employees lifted their heads from their work to look.
“It really is you, Ms. Smith!”
“Dropped by for a visit?”
They all put their work on hold and started greeting Natalie.
was around the area, so I just dropped
“Thank you, Ms. Smith.”
Natalie cheerfully then went to have some coffee and
commotion outside, Joyce frowned puzzledly
got up, and went to
her surprise, she saw
Joyce rubbed her eyes in
and smiled at her. “Hey, Joyce. I'm
gave her a once-over. “Aren't you in the middle of a competition? I think the duration
in silence at Joyce's inquiry. All the employees paused their actions, whether it be sipping coffee or eating desserts.
have you been
the ones who would
of their designs had
meant
employees' nervous and worried glances. She shook her head. “Nope. I just dropped by because I was
“That's right. With Ms.
right.” The crowd continued their afternoon
Natalie into her office. “Nat, tell me truthfully. What is the reason you're here?
a cold vibe began to exude
at Natalie's change. “Nat,
in the hospital, and Connor was hurt
“What? The kids? Were
fists. “Jackson released Jacqueline. She has been targeting me for a while now, but I wasn't in
woman! She has a black heart! Has
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