Chapter 384

The reason for that was because the boy wanted to find out why their dad had abandoned their mommy!

Faced with the kids’ expectant gazes, Natalie opened her mouth but was at a loss for words. “Mommy
doesn’t know as well,” she replied while stroking Sharon’s head apologetically.

What a liar!

Shane narrowed his eyes. He could easily tell that the woman was not speaking the truth.

Sharon started crying again as she clutched tightly onto Natalie’s collar. Burying her head into her
mommy’s arms, the girl’s sobs grew louder. “Boohoo… I want my dad… I want my dad!”

Her daughter’s cries were like a dagger that pierced through Natalie’s heart, causing her much pain.

Just then, Connor clenched his tiny fists and looked at Natalie calmly while speaking, “Mommy, do you
know why Sharon wants our dad so much?”

Natalie moved her lips and was about to answer before Connor spoke ahead of her, “Because today isn’t
the first time Sharon heard other kids saying that we don’t have a dad.”

“What?” Natalie’s expression changed as a look of disbelief crossed her face.

Shane’s eyes flickered as well, as he pursed his lips.



Connor patted Sharon’s back lightly while explaining, “When we were overseas, other kids had both their
parents sending them to school and fetching them, but not us. Those kids would always brag about the
places they’ve been to with their dads but we didn’t have anything to share. As such, they always made
fun of us for not having a dad.”



When Natalie heard that, she swayed on her feet and almost fainted.

Shane immediately stepped forward to steady her, preventing the woman from falling down.

“Why didn’t both of you tell your mommy about it?” Shane looked at Connor and asked the boy.

That was also what Natalie wanted to know. Holding her son’s hand, she said, “Exactly! Connor, why
didn’t you tell me about it?”

Connor lowered his head and replied, “Because mommy is already having a hard time bringing us up.
We don’t want mommy to be sad because of us.”

When Natalie heard that, she was deeply guilty for not being aware of what the kids had gone through
instead of feeling glad to have two such sensible children. She felt bad that her two young kids had
endured the bullying by other kids silently out of care for her.

If Sharon had not been bullied by those kids earlier on and had not heard such vicious words, the girl
would not have lost control and asked for her dad. If that was the case, Natalie would never have known
the suffering her kids had gone through.

The woman couldn’t help but blame herself at that thought. Stroking her children’s heads, she
apologized continuously, “Sorry, my darlings, mommy is so sorry… “

When the kids heard their mommy’s apology, they were suddenly overwhelmed by the grievances which
were stored in their hearts and the three of them clung to each other as they sobbed.

Even Connor was bawling out loud.

Although the boy was very mature and extremely sensible for his age, he was, ultimately, only a five-
year-old boy. He would also cry when he felt aggrieved.



Shane’s heart tightened at the scene in front of him. At that moment, he really wanted to take all three of
them into his arms and comfort them.

However, his rationality held him back from doing that. He knew that it wasn’t the time for him to do that
yet.

After what seemed like a long time, the kids’ crying subsided and they fell asleep in Natalie’s arms.

The woman wanted to carry them back to their rooms but she was unable to do so alone.

Just when she was about to wake one of them up, Shane suddenly bent down and lifted Connor up. “I’ll
help you carry one of them.”

Natalie was stunned for a moment before smiling in gratitude as she replied, “Thanks, Mr. Shane.”

“Please lead the way,” Shane said, raising his chin.

“Sure,” Natalie replied before carrying Sharon and started walking towards the kids’ bedroom.

When they reached the room, Natalie and Shane placed the two kids gently onto the bed and covered
them with a blanket.

After that, Natalie gave Shane a look, indicating that the both of them should leave the room.

Shane nodded in understanding and followed the woman out of the room.

When they reached the living room, Shane looked at Natalie, who had sat down on the sofa and was
rubbing her temples, and asked, “Why did you keep it from them and choose not to tell them who their
father is?”



Natalie froze at the man’s questions. After a few seconds, she looked down and replied, “Because I don’t
want to make things difficult for Connor and Sharon.”






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