Shane was naturally supportive of the plan.

Today was a Monday, and the evening was reserved for the children.

Just as the four were engrossed in watching a cartoon, Shane's cell phone rang.

Natalie and the children glanced at him.

Shane realized that his phone had interrupted their moment of togetherness and he apologized, feeling rather embarrassed.

“It's fine. See who the caller is. If it's urgent, just answer it,” Natalie said.

Connor nodded. “Yes, Daddy, if it's urgent, you have to handle it first. Anyway, we have plenty of time.”

“Mmm, go, Daddy, go,” Sharon added.

Seeing the three were so forgiving, Shane laughed softly and took out his cell phone.

“It's from Jackson.” Shane pursed his lips.

Natalie was surprised. “Dr. Baker? It's so late. Why would he call? Please do answer him.”

Shane murmured a reply and answered the call.

but Natalie noticed that Shane's expression was a little

“What's up?” Natalie asked.

cell phone and dropped it on the coffee table. “Jackson has selected a cemetery plot for Jacqueline for

no reason to go.” Natalie was not concerned

won't go, and I don't want to, either. That's why

Natalie nodded. “Thank you.”

thoughts are a mystery. He knows full well that we hated Jacqueline. Why

Jackson had asked them if they

the show” Shane picked up the remote control and resumed playing the cartoon film

of warm companionship again,

day, when Natalie woke up, it was

felt his side of the bed and found it still

just gotten out of

blanket aside and got out of bed. Then, she

she opened the door

saw the two children standing outside, smiling

startled by the kids, then pleasantly surprised. She laughed. “Why are you here? Are you here to

“Yes, Daddy wanted us to wake you up

raised an eyebrow. “Your daddy is

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