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 forfort. 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 thetter’s conversation. “Just rx, 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 hearding 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.


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    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 eximed with a smile on her face.


    Stanley suddenly went silent.


    Natalie pped 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’reing 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 exined.


    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 youing 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.