When Natalie didn’t reply, Jacqueline smirked and pressed on. “What’s wrong, Ms. Smith? Have I put you in a spot?”
Natalie stood with her head lowered, trying to hide her expression. “I’m sorry, Ms. Graham. I have no intention of discussing the identity of the father for now. I’ll take my leave first.”
As soon as she got her words out, Natalie promptly headed upstairs.
Shane seemed lost in contemplation as he watched her retreating figure.
Noticing how concerned he was toward Natalie, Jacqueline bit her lips and forced a smile. “Shane, have I said something wrong? Did my words hit Ms. Smith’s nerve?”
“Alright, that’s enough. You should go back to the hospital.”
“But I only just got here,” Jacqueline whined with a pout.
Shane got up from the sofa and shot her a stoic gaze. “You’re still not well enough to be discharged. Being away from the hospital for too long wouldn’t do you any good. Come on. I’ll send you back.”
Jacqueline had no choice but to follow suit. “Shane, can I stay here once I get discharged?” she asked while looking at Shane expectantly.
“Here at my place?”
“Yes!” Jacqueline nodded fervently.
Shane arched his brow in slight annoyance. “Haven’t I already transferred your family’s villa to you?”
“I don’t want to live alone,” Jacqueline whimpered while holding on to Shane’s arm. “Now that my parents are gone, being there by myself brings back sad memories. I’m sure you can understand how I feel, can’t you?”
Shane’s face fell as if having thought of something. “Okay, I got it. I’ll arrange a room for you here once you get discharged from the hospital.”
“Thank you, Shane!” Jacqueline exclaimed, grinning from ear to ear.
With that settled, Shane led Jacqueline out of the villa to send her back to the hospital.
Natalie watched them leaving together from the balcony upstairs, a wave of jealousy suddenly coming over her.
However, this feeling went away as quickly as it came.
After all, she could understand that with Jacqueline’s health, Shane wouldn’t be able to rest easy if he didn’t send her back himself.
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