Shane leaned back on the chair before explaining, “Do you remember you once told me that you’re suspecting the one who kidnapped you and the one who set fire in the warehouse are the same people? Well, I’ve tried following this lead, and I found traces that Stanley might have something to do with this. Though it isn’t much, he might know something, but he’s hiding it from you.”
“What? No way!” uttered Natalie, her face turning grim.
Hearing her exclaim, Shane narrowed his eyes in discontent. “You don’t believe me?”
“It’s not like that,” Natalie quickly denied, shaking her head. “It’s just a bit shocking.”
“I’ve already warned you that Stanley is no ordinary person,” uttered Shane before pursing his lips.
His statement left Natalie no room to refute because he did warn her about Stanley right at the beginning.
I was the one who chose not to believe him…
“I can’t let this be. I’m going to ask him who’s targeting me and why he’s helping that person,” Natalie made her intent known as she rummaged her bag, trying to fish out her phone.
“It’s futile.” Shane stopped her by holding her hand. “Even if you ask him, your questions will remain unanswered. If he really wanted to let you know, he would’ve already done so. But he didn’t, and why do you think that is?”
Natalie opened her mouth, but no words came out. “Because their relationship is out of the ordinary?” she questioned subconsciously.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t protect that person that much.
Shane’s eyes flickered in response. “Perhaps.”
Other than what Natalie’s speculating, there’s another possible reason too, that Stanley had joined hands with that person, that’s why he’s protecting whoever that is. I’m not going to say this, though, lest it makes the already glum atmosphere even more somber.
Looking at her daughter’s concerned expression, Yulia clapped her hands and decided to change the topic. “That’s enough. Let’s not discuss this matter anymore. Shane, I actually have another question for you.”
“Ask away,” replied the man as he retracted his hand from Natalie.
Yulia glanced at the couple back and forth. “I’ve noticed that you’ve given a ring to Natalie. From that, I’m assuming that you’ve proposed, so when is the wedding?”
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