Chapter 549

Chapter 549Shane hummed in acknowledgment before he sat down while Natalie took a seat beside him.
“Mom, have you ordered?” she asked.
“No. I was waiting for you so you could order,” replied Yulia as she handed the menu to her daughter.
Before adding a few other dishes, Natalie had scanned through the menu and ordered some of Shane
and the kids' favorite dishes first. After that, she closed the menu.
Seeing that, Yulia arched her brows. “That's it? Are you not going to let Shane see the menu?”
“I've already ordered all his favorite dishes.” Natalie smiled.
Upon hearing that, Shane's expression softened while Yulia pursed her lips. “Your relationship hasn't
even been that long, yet you already know him that well? You even know what dishes he likes.”
“Yeah. That's because he only likes a few things. It's easy to remember,” answered Natalie while
tousling her hair.
“What about you?” Yulia directed the question at Shane. “Do you know Nat as well as she knows you?
Do you know what she likes?”
“Mom, why are you asking these questions?” Natalie tugged on Yulia's arm, hoping that her mom
would change the subject.
However, Yulia stubbornly stayed on the topic as she removed her daughter's hand from her. “Because
I want to find out if he's serious about you. A relationship shouldn't be one-sided. He has to get to know
you as well. That's how things work. You have to give and take, get it?”
Shane hummed in acknowledgment before he sat down while Natalie took a seat beside him.“I...” Natalie trailed off as her lips twitched slightly while she lowered her head.
Of course I know a one-sided relationship won't last long.
“Well? Answer me, Shane.” Once again, Yulia turned her attention to the man. “I want to know just how
deep your love for Nat is.”
Natalie also turned to look at Shane. Part of her was hopeful that he could answer, yet part of her was
worried about what would happen if he could not.
Shane noticed her apprehension as the corner of his lips curled up. Patting her head, he began
narrating everything she liked.
Both the women's eyes widened in shock as they hear him speak.
He... he actually knows!
What delighted Natalie the most was that he had noticed little details about her that even she was not
aware of.
“Okay, okay. That's enough.” Yulia raised her hand to stop him. “You've proven that you're sincere,
but...”
Upon hearing Yulia's last words, Natalie and Shane's hearts skipped a beat. The atmosphere around
the private room had become so intense that even the kids noticed, for they had lifted their heads to
look at the adults.
“But what, Mom?” asked Natalie, holding Shane's hand.
He patted the back of her hand. “Relax. Let's listen to what she has to say.”“But can you guarantee that being with you, Nat will not encounter any danger anymore?” questioned
Yulia seriously.
“Yes,” replied Shane as he narrowed his eyes. “What happened last time had given me a wake-up call,
and I'll never let it happen again. Besides, I've already hired bodyguards for both Natalie and the kids.
Though they'll remain in the shadow, the bodyguards will keep them protected at all times.”
“Bodyguards?” Natalie froze. “When did you hire them? Why haven't I heard a word about this?”
Glancing at her, Shane replied, “It's actually the second time now. The first time was before Alice got
arrested. After that, I relieved them of their duty, but then you got kidnapped, so I-”
“What?” Yulia interrupted as her expression darkened. “Nat was kidnapped?”
Oh s**t!
Natalie quickly looked down, knowing that this could not end well.
Th€ connection to th€ §ource of thïš dat@ r€§t$ in n0v3lebook“You didn't tell your mom?” questioned Shane, feeling like hitting himself for having a slip of the tongue.
Seeing how Natalie remained silent, Yulia slammed the table before standing up. “Get up, Nat!”