Chapter 977

Chapter 977Jared nodded his head. “That's good, Shane. I hope you can keep your words. Otherwise, I will not let
you off, even at the cost of my own life.”
Upon that, Shane lifted a brow and scrutinized him with an inscrutable look. It was as if he was
questioning what Jared could ever do to him.
Yet, the latter could understand him. His face flushed beet red. Letting out a snort, he quickly turned his
head away.
His reaction amused Natalie, who couldn't help but laugh out loud.
“Do you trust me?” Shane's eyes fell on the woman again.
She nodded in response. “I trust you. Since we're talking about it, I might as well go into the details.
What if you cheat on me one day? You—”
“You can kill me straight away then.” Shane held her hand up and placed it on his chest.
Feeling his heart pounding, she shook her head gently. “If you cheat on me, I won't kill you, but I'll leave
you and never see you again.”
“I will never make you even think of leaving me,” he said as he embraced her.
I love her so deeply that she's etched on my heart. How can I do such a repulsive thing? She's the only
one I want in my life.
A smile broke across Natalie's face as she stared into his resolute gaze. “Remember what you've just
said.”
“I will.” Shane then tightened his arms around her.The woman stretched her arms and wrapped them around his waist as well.
Looking at the lovey-dovey couple, Jared pursed his lips.
How can they ostracize a single man like me?
Soon, the doctor came out of Harrison's ward.
Immediately, Natalie let go of Shane and asked, “Doctor, how is he?”
“The patient has been triggered, so he is now in a critical condition. After the examination, I found out
that he doesn't have the will to live anymore, so he might breathe his last anytime soon.” The doctor
sighed.
Nonetheless, his words did not surprise Natalie.
It would be a miracle if Harrison still wanted to live after she told him those things.
Thus, it was only fair that he had lost hope in life.
Harrison now realized he was such a loser. As an egoistic man, he was certainly overwhelmed with
shame.
“I got it. Thank you, doctor,” Natalie thanked him politely.
The doctor waved his hand and left.
Shane gazed at her. “Since the doctor has said that Harrison could be gone anytime soon, do you want
to stay in the country for some time? If you would like to return only after Harrison passes away, I can
discuss with the organizer to pause the competition first.”
“Can I do that?” Natalie asked expectantly.She had said before that Harrison was the man who gave lives to her and Jared. As his children, they
wanted to be by his side when he was about to leave this world.
After all, he was their father, and she did not want to break her promise.
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part in it, so they're most probably willing to pause the competition for the fashion week,” Shane said
while nodding his head.
Hearing that, Natalie gave him a faint smile. “Okay, thank you, Shane.”
“You're welcome.” He then turned to look at Jared and asked, “How about you?”
Jared smiled. “I'm planning to stay here to keep Harrison company as well. I'll apply for leaves later.”
Shane hummed in response and asked no further.
Afterward, the trio left the hospital back to Thompson villa.
After dinner that night, Natalie received a call from the hospital.
Harrison was the one who called her.
When he woke up in the afternoon, he got a stroke and was completely paralyzed. His entire body was
immobile.
That was why Harrison asked a nurse on duty to help him call Natalie.
“Natalie...” Harrison's voice came on the other side of the phone. He sounded even more frail than he
was in the morning, panting heavily after saying only one word.At that moment, it hit Natalie that her father was now old and at death's door.