Mrs. Wilson was smiling so wide her eyes were but small slits on her face. “Then do have more!”
“Okay!” Natalie nodded happily.
Thus, she stuffed herself till she was close to bursting.
After lunch was over, Shane went off to his study for a video conference.
Natalie moved to sit on the couch in the living room, cradling her food baby.
Mrs. Wilson came over with a glass of lemonade and offered it to Natalie. “Here, Ms. Smith.”
“Thanks.” Natalie took the glass from her gratefully.
Mrs. Wilson seated herself beside the younger woman. She scrutinized Natalie closely, though her gaze was kind.
A little uncomfortable at how the older woman was staring at her, Natalie self-consciously reached up to feel her face. “Mrs. Wilson, is there something on my face?”
“No, there isn’t. I’m just curious about you, that’s all. Ms. Smith, you’re the first guest Sir has ever brought back.”
“The first guest?” Natalie paused in drinking the lemonade. “Haven’t Dr. Baker, Mr. Shane’s fiancée, or Ms. Graham ever been here?”
The housekeeper shook her head. “No. Sir has never let them come here before. That’s why I was so surprised to see him bring you back last night, Ms. Smith.”
“I see.” Natalie twisted the glass in her hands even as a warm feeling curled in her.
Something caught her attention and she pointed at the photo on the opposite wall. “Mrs. Wilson, are they- ?”
The photo showed a man and a woman, both very young. She could almost see the resemblance Shane had with them.
Are they his parents?
Mrs. Wilson’s reply proved her guess right. “It’s Sir’s parents. They’ve already passed away.”
Natalie set down the glass and queried, “How did they die?”
Mrs. Wilson sighed. “I’m sorry, Ms. Smith. I can’t tell you that. This is a taboo topic for Sir.”
“Oh, okay. I won’t ask again.” Natalie nodded to show she understood.
The housekeeper got to her feet and stated, “Well then, I still have some work to do. There’s still dirty laundry waiting to be washed. Please stay here and rest as long as you like, Ms. Smith.”
“Got it,” Natalie replied with a smile.
After Mrs. Wilson left, Natalie took up the remote control and turned on the TV.
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