She lay in the middle of the bed in between the two children, who were hugging her arms, waiting for her to tell them bedtime stories.
Even though Connor wasn't interested in stories for children, he was willing to listen to them only because he enjoyed spending time with his parents.
As for Sharon, she loved the stories as well as being around her parents.
Natalie patted the kids on their backs gently, coaxing them to sleep, while telling them a fairy tale.
Before the woman finished the story, both children had already fallen asleep.
By right, Natalie's task was completed after the little ones slept, and it was time for her to return to her own bedroom.
However, her heart melted when she saw the peaceful sleeping faces of her children.
Besides, the kids were still gripping tightly onto her arms.
Under such circumstances, she was not willing and couldn't bear to leave them.
As such, the woman closed her eyes, intending to sleep in the children’s bedroom that night.
Ever since she got married to Shane, she had rarely slept with the kids.
Soon after, Natalie fell asleep with the pleasant scent of the children lingering around her.
Not long after she fell asleep, Shane finished his meeting and walked out of his study.
When he returned to the master bedroom, he opened the door while removing his necktie.
After the door was opened, the man froze for a moment, noticing that the room was pitch-black.
What's going on? Why is there no one here? He was used to having Natalie waiting for him in the room after he was done with his meetings.
If the woman was too tired and unable to stay up, she would leave the bedside light on for him before going to sleep.
However, at that moment, it was obvious to the man that there was no one in the room as it was completely dark.
Indeed, after Shane turned on the lights, he saw that the room was empty.
A crease appeared between the man's brows at once.
"Nat?" he called out.
When he received no reply, Shane pursed his lips.
This is strange.
It's already so late.
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