Naturally, he was happiest about Natalie not correcting her friend.
“No,” answered Sally as she shook her hand and head. She was still staring at Shane when she said, “I simply recognized him from the articles in the magazines.”
“Ah, I see,” replied Natalie while nodding.
Sally seemed excited when she asked, “Nat, when did you marry Mr. Shane?”
“I…” muttered Natalie. She didn’t really know how to answer that question.
Shane set Sharon and Connor down before answering, “A few years ago.”
Natalie turned to him in astonishment.
Shane happened to look over as well.
Their eyes met.
Natalie felt like she was engulfed in love when she saw his dark brown eyes that always looked mysterious.
They were looking into each other’s eyes until Sally slapped her own forehead and commented, “Right, that is so dumb of me. Your kids are running around now, so it must’ve been a while since you two got married. I have really asked a dumb question.”
Natalie forced her lips to curve up into a grin, but she didn’t say anything.
What could she say, anyway?
If she had replied affirmatively, it would make her sound like she was eager to marry Shane. However, if she clarified that misunderstanding, she would be exposing Shane’s lies right in front of him and embarrassing him. Hence, keeping quiet was the best option for her.
Shane seemed to have seen through to Natalie’s thoughts because the glow in his eyes turned a little more considerate. He signaled the kids to head over to Silas and ordered, “Babysit them for a while, Silas.”
“Understood,” replied Silas.
“Follow me,” requested Shane after he turned his attention to Natalie.
“Where are we going?” asked Natalie. She couldn’t make heads or tails of what he was doing, so she blinked cluelessly.
Shane tilted his head in the direction of the dressing room.
Natalie murmured an affirmative reply and agreed to following him over.
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