“Okay, but wouldn't that mean you'd be going alone? What if Dr. Baker were to mean you harm?”

Although Jacqueline took her own life, there's no telling whether Jackson would vent his anger on him.

Narrowing his eyes slightly, Shane responded with a snort. “Relax. He's not beating anyone up with that scrawny frame of his.”

Not that he was acting in bravado, but the fact that Jackson was almost half a head shorter and much slighter of build compared to him meant the man was not going to be a threat to him.

Besides, he was more than capable of handling his own in a fight. Therefore, Jackson would most assuredly not be a match for him.

Hearing that from Shane reminded Natalie that he did know a move or two. Hence, she could not suppress a smile. “In that case, go quickly. I'll be at home, waiting.”

“Got it.” Shane nodded. He then pulled her in for a peck on the lips before he made his way out of the room.

Mrs. Wilson walked in with a glass of milk in hand. “Where is Mr. Shane going,

Jackson. He's worried that he'll do something stupid,” replied Natalie as she received the milk from the

see. That's not too surprising, considering that Dr.

brow perked up. “Doesn't Shane have any other

much to pique her

Jackson and Shane were acquainted, she did not expect Jackson to be the

Even though some of these

while for Shane

with his own aloof personality and desire to excel in his grades, he did not much fancy the company of the other gents and ladies

liked to

gravitate to Shane

their jealousy toward Mr. Shane, those young gents and ladies started to gang up on him. In the end, Mr. Shane sorted them out. They dared not even come near him after all that, and would just scurry off like vermin in the presence of a cat whenever they saw him. Mr. Shane also mentioned that he felt like he was surrounded by unevolved simians whenever he was in their company.” Mrs. Wilson guffawed with

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