Natalie's creation was to be modeled during the seventh round, so she had some time to spare. She took a break, got a glass of hot milk, and sat down on the bench along the corridor for a rest.

Just then, a familiar voice rang out from behind her. “Why are you here by yourself?”

Natalie instantly sat up straight and turned around in disbelief.

Shane was standing there smiling and looking at her lovingly. She quickly put down her glass of milk, stood up, and threw herself into his arms. “Why are you here? I thought you said you wouldn't be coming this weekend,” she asked.

Shane hugged her and whispered, “I wanted to give you a surprise.”

“You're such a jerk!” She hit him on his back and chided, but the joy in his eyes grew.

“Stop hitting me. Doesn't your hand hurt?” He gently eased her hand from his back and massaged it.

“No. What about you? I may have hit you too hard. Does it hurt?” Natalie asked with concern too.

and kissed her hand, assuring, “No, it

Shane to the bench and urged, “Come, sit down.” Then she

just. I came straight from the airport,” he replied

him stroke her

pregnant and the bulge on her stomach wasn't too obvious, he could still

feel of it, Shane could tell that the little

haven't been to the villa to see Connor and Sharon

have time to do so. Other than to visit you and the kids, this trip was also at the invitation of the Design

“Oh! They spared no expenses in hosting this

from the world population census, people with special needs, including the

had a feeling that the Design Association could be getting involved in this. You just confirmed

to bring in money, so they would not miss out on such a huge potential market,” Shane conceded as he

in agreement, saying, “The fact that they invited all of you here means they're already working on this segment of the market.

as not many would be able to do well in both at the same time. Moreover, it would be difficult and unfair to group both

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