Chapter 82

Natalie had just shaken off Sean when she received the report.

Now that she thought of it, Sean was indeed a lunatic. Not only did he profess his love for her, but he
was also acting too close for comfort. The man even went as far as to say he didn’t mind that Natalie
had two kids—which she very much doubted.

I’m not blind you know. I can tell that you have underlying motives for getting close to me.

Even though Natalie had no idea what was Sean’s exact motives but she knew that she had to stay
away from him.

With a pout on her lips, Natalie headed to the Design Department to submit the report. As she walked
past Jasmine’s office, Natalie overheard the latter’s conversation. “Just relax, Dad. Shane doesn’t know
anything about it yet. He only said that to help Natalie out of an awkward situation. Mom was probably
just stunned into believing his words.”

Hmm, is Jasmine talking about me?

Natalie halted in her steps.

“Yeah, her two kids are ticking time bombs. Shane will find out eventually. We can’t hide it forever.”
Jasmine’s voice could be heard coming from her office once again.

Hearing this, Natalie felt a jolt travel through her body and she lost her grip on the report in her hand.
The report fell to the ground with a thud.



“Who’s there?” Jasmine asked anxiously upon hearing the sound of the report falling.





In a haste, Natalie picked up the report and dashed into the office next to Jasmine’s. The thumping
sound of her keyboard typing could be heard as Natalie pretended to be busy at work.

“Did anyone leave the office just a moment ago?” Jasmine asked the room with her phone in hand.



"No one has left their seats for a while,” someone among the crowed blurted out.

Obviously, Jasmine would not just take them at their word. She scanned everyone’s faces thoroughly
and finally deduced that they were telling the truth.

Everyone in the office wore a look of puzzlement at Jasmine’s sudden questioning.

Did I imagine that sound? Jasmine stood there for a moment before returning to her office.

Natalie let out a sigh of relief after Jasmine left.

Fortunately, the question raised by Jasmine was if anyone had left the office. If she had asked the
opposite—if anyone had entered the office—chances were Natalie would be busted.

I wonder what did Jasmine mean by her words? Why did she say that both my kids are ticking time
bombs? Why would she even bring them up and make mention of Shane? Is Shane actually their
biological father? Impossible!

As the questions swirled inside Natalie’s head, she suddenly stood up with her hands curled into fists
on the table. Her thoughts were running wild and she could not keep calm. Her thoughts was disrupted
by the sound of her phone ringing.

“Hey Stanley,” Natalie answered.



“What’s wrong? Did something happen?” Stanley asked in concern as he could hear Natalie’s voice
trembling.

“Everything’s fine. Why did you call me all of a sudden?” Natalie responded as she tried her best to
remain calm.

“I’m just calling you to tell you I’m going back home in a few days—for good this time,” Stanley replied.

“That’s great! Joyce would be thrilled to find out,” Natalie exclaimed with a smile on her face.

Stanley suddenly went silent.

Natalie slapped her forehead after she realized that she had hit a nerve. “Stanley, I…”

“It’s fine. Don’t you want to ask why I’m going back for good this time?” Stanley interrupted her.

“You are hired by the Bakers to work in the hospital so you’re coming back to assume the position. Am
I right?” Natalie stated while falling back into the chair.

“How did you know?” Stanley was shocked to learn that Natalie was in the know.

“Remember when Connor was sick? I met Dr. Baker at the hospital and heard the news from him. The
word is that he has already scheduled a surgery for you to perform,” Natalie explained.

Natalie seemed to recall that it was some girl named Jacqueline.

“Well, I guess the cat is out of the bag,” Stanley said with disappointment.

“So when are you coming back? Let me know so I can arrange to pick you up.”

“Well, that would depend on when the visa gets approved. I’ll let you know once everything is in order.”



“Deal!”

Natalie and Stanley continued with a brief chat before ending their conversation.


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