His nonchalant tone made Natalie feel somewhat disappointed as she nodded. “Okay. Understood.”
At that time, Shane’s cell phone rang.
Taking out his phone and checking it, he excused himself and rose from his seat to answer the call in a quiet corner.
He returned to the table looking grave after the call ended.
When Natalie saw his expression, she couldn’t help becoming concerned. “Mr. Shane, is there anything wrong? You can go if you have something urgent to attend to.”
“Never mind. I will visit her tomorrow,” Shane lowered his gaze and said softly.
“Her?” Natalie’s curiosity was aroused. “Who?”
“A friend. She’s going for surgery tomorrow.” Shane pulled out the chair and sat down.
Natalie immediately knew who it was. She must be Jacqueline.
He looked so nervous and concerned after answering the call. Stanley was right about him loving her deeply.
Natalie’s twinkling eyes grew dim.
Shane noticed the change in her expression. Just as he was about to ask her what was wrong, he saw the two children running towards them, both drenched in sweat.
Natalie ignored the jealousy within her and hurriedly took out napkins from her purse to dry away their sweat.
After she finished, Shane gave the two children the milk they had ordered earlier.
Connor and Sharon must be thirsty, as they took no time gulping down the milk until their cups became almost empty.
Natalie gently patted their backs. “Drink slowly; be careful not to choke yourselves.”
“Yes, we know.” They mumbled their response without slowing down their drinking.
Bemused, Natalie shook her head.
“Awesome!” After finishing his milk, Connor put down the cup and commented in satisfaction.
Sharon imitated her brother. She looked so adorable with milk stains covering the corners of her mouth.
Looking at her tenderly, Shane took a napkin and wiped away the milk stain on the little girl’s face ever so gently.
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