“Would you like to go home now?” Shane asked.

Natalie hummed in response.

Shane didn't even ask about her chat with Susan as he was uninterested. He merely placed his hand around her waist and guided her to his car.

“Mr. Shane, Nat, I'm going to give you both some space and head back on my own.”

Shane gave her a “good job” look.

Natalie caught sight of that and chuckled. Then, she fished out her car key from her purse and threw it to Joyce. “Here, take my car.”

“Thank you.” Joyce caught the key and nodded.

After that, Natalie and Shane got into their car and left.

During their journey back home, Natalie turned and asked, “Was there something important that you wanted to talk about? Was that why you came to my office?”

“Yes, we're supposed to pay our respect to our ancestors back in Thompson residence today. I came to pick you up so we can participate in the ceremony,” Shane explained.

Natalie smacked her forehead in realization. “Oh my, you're right! Mrs. Wilson told me about it yesterday, but I forgot. I'm so sorry, Shane. I—”

“It's okay. Don't sweat about it. It's just a small ceremony, not a big one. So, it doesn't matter even if we don't attend. Furthermore, I'm here now to pick you up, right?” Shane replied gently.

tucked her hair and responded, “Thank

already there. Mrs. Wilson and Silas are looking

Natalie nodded in acknowledgement.

couple arrived

out to meet them as soon as they heard Shane's car pulling up in the driveway. “Daddy, Mommy, you're finally

his arms. “Have you been a good

have! Mrs. Wilson said not to run around, so I didn't. I've done a good job, haven't I, Daddy?” Sharon flashed him an

on her

clung her

her injuries after so many days. Besides the wounds on her arms, the wounds on her head had

speedy recovery brought so much

inside,” Natalie reminded the father-daughter duo as she

Shane nodded. “Let's go.”

the family entered the

and Silas greeted both Natalie and Shane as soon as the couple entered the

sat down with Sharon in his arms and asked, “Where is that

also sat

that Shane was

though Sam was caught, Catherine was still

his own and knew that Catherine didn't do anything besides

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