“Yeah, that’s what the manager said.”
“Hmm,” his reply was half-hearted as he made his way to the room to inspect it.
When he realized that the room was completely fine, it dawned on him that this was someone else’s doing. Someone deliberately separated him and Natalie, prohibiting them to stay together.
“Stanley, why have you gone quiet?” Noting the silence on the other side, Natalie ruffled her messy hair as she enquired.
Enraged, the grasp on Stanley’s phone grew tighter, to the point it looked as though it was about to be crushed. However, his smile barely faltered as he responded to Natalie. “Nothing much, I was just taking a look at the room.”
“What’s there to see?” Natalie asked before letting out a yawn and got down from her bed.
Stanley’s eyelids flickered as he attempted to divert the conversation away, “Nothing, hence I stopped looking. You hungry yet?”
She touched her tummy and said, “A little.”
“Then let’s go to the restaurant for dinner. I’ll wait for you at the lobby.” With that, he hung up.
Setting her phone aside, Natalie walked over to her luggage to retrieve a set of clothes. Then she slipped into her clothes before putting on some light makeup and leaving the room.
“Hi, Stanley,” Natalie called out upon reaching the elevator.
“You’re right on time, the elevator’s here. Let’s go,” said Stanley as he motioned for her to enter.
She nodded in response and followed behind him.
Inside the elevator, Stanley’s gaze was fixed on the floor, seemingly lost in thoughts.
Despite being unable to decipher his mood, Natalie could tell that he was feeling down. She was about to probe into it when the elevator door opened.
Shane was standing right outside. He was shocked to see Natalie and Stanley in the elevator.
What a coincidence. I sure didn’t expect to run into them.
“Mr. Shane…?” Natalie was pleasantly surprised by his appearance. I didn’t know he was staying here too. Even though she was thrilled to see him, her countenance gave little away.
He gave a slight nod in response before stepping into the elevator.
The moment he entered, Natalie subconsciously took a step away from Stanley.
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