CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

“So soon?” Lina gasped.

Natalie massaged the bridge of her nose. “I don't have a choice. I want to find Shane as quickly as I can.”

“What about the kids?” Lina asked.

Natalie handed her the document and responded, “I'll be taking Connor back. After all, I'll need his help when I look for Shane. However, I'll be leaving Sharon here and asking the housekeeper to take care of her. As for Anders... Anders can't leave the incubator for now, so I can't bring him home. I'll be asking the medical team Shane had brought together previously to watch over Anders.”

“Okay.” Lina nodded. “I'll send this document back to the organizers first. Then, I'll send you off tonight.”

Natalie hummed in agreement.

After Lina left, Sharon began crying. “Mommy, are you going to leave me here alone?”

“I'm sorry, Sharon. I have no choice but to do this. I have to find your daddy, and I won't have the time to take good care of you. You have the housekeeper to take care of you here, so I'll feel at ease. I'll call you every day, all right? Once I find your daddy, I'll bring you home right away, okay?” Natalie ruffled her daughter's head, trying not to show her distress on her face.

If she had a choice, she would never let her child stay here by herself.

find Shane. If she were to dive into a frantic search for Shane, she might neglect her child. In that case, it would be better for her to leave

in, “Don't be sad, Sharon. What's most important right now is to find Daddy. Don't you want

I miss Daddy.” Sharon nodded

don't want you anymore, it's just that we want to look for

Mommy, Connor, you have to find Daddy. Then, come and

ever forget about you.” Natalie

in. “I won't forget about my little

too. I swear that once I find your daddy,

and her brother pinky promised and swore to her, a smile returned to Sharon's

Natalie's

her hand to grab the phone by the bedside table. The moment her mind registered the name on the caller ID,

out of the speakers. “Nat, I saw the notice on the competition's official website! What's going on? Why are you quitting the competition? Did

down first.” Natalie shook her head weakly as

was going to call sooner

up; I'm quitting the competition by my own accord,” Natalie told

next, her pitch went high again. “Nat, it can't be