Jackson knew what he was expected to do. Twirling the key around in a carefree style, he agreed.
After he left, Shane looked at Natalie and offered, “Allow me to send you all back.”
“Thank you. I guess we’ll be troubling Mr. Shane then,” said Natalie as she accepted the offer and smiled politely.
If she were not injured in the first place, she might have rejected his offer.
As her feet could no longer walk, she naturally would not make a fool of herself by bringing her two children to hail a cab.
Shane carried her up just like he had done just now and headed towards the exit of the restaurant.
Meanwhile, the two children walked hand-in-hand behind them. To any by passers, the four of them looked like a real, happy family.
As they exited the restaurant, unbeknownst to them, a man with a camera was hiding behind the bushes just outside. Recognizing Shane, and seeing him carrying a woman as well as getting into a car with two children, the stalker excitedly raised his camera and started snapping away at the scene.
“So, where are we heading?” Shane asked after putting on his safety belt in the car.
“Blue Court Apartments, please,” Natalie mentioned the address of her apartment.
Raising his eyebrows, Shane felt surprised.
Such a coincidence!
He owned an apartment there. Coincidentally, his unit was in the same building as hers. Judging from the lot number of her unit, his was located right opposite hers.
“Anything wrong, Mr. Shane?” Natalie noticed Shane was in a daze and decided to reach out to him.
“I’m okay,” replied Shane as his eyes flickered. He proceeded to start his car.
Sharon fell asleep on Natalie’s lap on the way home, yet Connor was still full of energy. He looked at Shane who was driving and queried, “Mr. Shane, may I ask you a question?”
“Connor, what do you plan to ask Mr. Shane?” asked Natalie curiously.
“Mommy, it’s none of your concern,” Connor replied as he swiped down the hand his mother had placed on his head. Looking at Shane intently, he asked, “May I, Mr. Shane?”
Shane’s interest was piqued and said, “Sure. Just shoot.”
“Allow me to ask then. Are you married, Mr. Shane?” Connor presented his question without any reservation.
Neither Natalie nor Shane expected that he would ask such personal questions, and both were caught off-guard by the little child’s boldness.
Reacting to his question, Natalie quickly patted Connor on his back in a gentle way and said, “Connor, don’t be rude. You shouldn’t ask Mr. Shane such a personal question.”
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