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.

to find Shane. If she were to dive into a frantic search for

his sister's hand, Connor chipped in, “Don't be sad, Sharon. What's most important right now

I miss Daddy.” Sharon

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

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

I won't ever forget about you.” Natalie

about my little

with you too. I swear that once I

mother and her brother pinky promised and swore

then, Natalie's

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

voice blasted 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

weakly as

that Joyce was going to call sooner or

quitting the

went high again. “Nat, it can't be