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.

be heard but Natalie noticed that Shane's expression was a

“What's up?” Natalie asked.

a cemetery plot for Jacqueline for the burial tomorrow. He asked

reason to go.” Natalie was not concerned at all when she replied

an enemy's funeral? ”I know you won't go, and I don't want to, either. That's why

Natalie nodded. “Thank you.”

knows full well that we hated Jacqueline.

Jackson had asked them if they wished

continue watching the show” Shane picked up the remote control

a time of warm companionship again, right up to

next day, when Natalie woke up, it was already nine

She felt his side

only just gotten out of

pulled the blanket aside and got out of bed. Then, she entered the bathroom to take a

the door

the door was opened, she saw the two children standing outside, smiling at her. “Mummy,

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

“Yes, Daddy wanted us to wake

an eyebrow. “Your

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