“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.

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

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

do! I miss Daddy.” Sharon

It's not that we don't want you anymore, it's just that we want to look for Daddy first. Do you

“I get it. Mommy, Connor, you have to find Daddy. Then,

won't ever forget about you.” Natalie

“I won't forget about my little sister either. Pinky

a pinky promise with you too. I swear that once I find your daddy, I'll come

promised and swore to

Natalie's

moment her mind registered the name on the caller

notice on the competition's official website! What's going on? Why

Natalie shook her head weakly as she placed a

was going to call sooner or

one set me up; I'm quitting the competition by my

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

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