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.

of the line could not be heard but Natalie noticed that Shane's expression was a little unhappy. Finally, he said, “That's not necessary,” and

“What's up?” Natalie asked.

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

reason to go.” Natalie was not concerned at all

to attend an enemy's funeral? ”I know you won't go, and I don't want

Natalie nodded. “Thank you.”

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

had asked them

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

into a time of warm companionship again, right up to ten o'clock before

when Natalie woke up, it was already nine in

already gone out of the bedroom. She felt his side

had only just gotten out

out of

the door and

the two children

surprised. She laughed. “Why are you here?

Daddy wanted us to wake you up

eyebrow. “Your daddy

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