Chapter 518

Shane nodded and said, “That’s right. There will be others who will ask about how long we’ve been
married. We can’t lie every time, right?”

Natalie’s lips moved, but she couldn’t find the right words to say.

Shane stepped forward and got close to her again. He pointed out, “Our lies will be exposed sooner or
later, and there are people out there who already know that I am the kids’ dad. Those same people know
that we’re together as well, and they will think less of the kids and regard them as b*stards if our lies got
exposed one day.”

Natalie was stumped when she heard that.

He’s right. Many already knew that Shane is their father. That is especially true for our neighbors and
the people we know from kindergarten. If they discover that Shane and I aren’t married, they might
assume that I am scheming to marry into a rich family. I mean, letting the kids call him Daddy before
we’re married… that does sound eager…

Shane could tell what Natalie was thinking when he saw how her eyes glowed. He reached out to part
her hair before saying, “That is why it is the best option for us getting married. Wouldn’t you say so?”

Natalie couldn’t refute his words. She took a deep breath and said, “Shane, I still think that this is moving
too quickly. I love you, but we just started seeing each other, and I’m not ready to get married that
quickly. Please let me think about it.”

After saying her piece, she shifted her gaze downward.

Shane was disappointed that she didn’t say yes, but he was so quick to hide the disappointment away
that no one could notice.



He lifted her chin and forced her to look into his eyes before reassuring her in his deep voice, “You can
take some time to think about it, but I won’t wait for long. As you know, I’ve never been one to take things
slowly, and I truly am eager to marry you. It doesn’t matter what your decision is in the end. I will remain
firm in my stance. I mean it when I say I want to marry you!”



Natalie could see how sincere he was, and her heart thumped faster. She instinctively wanted to say yes
that very moment.

In the end, her rational side stopped her and prevented her from giving in to her impulses. She calmed
down and nodded before she replied, “Okay. I will give you an answer as quickly as possible.”

Shane grinned a little, but stopped talking.

Natalie seemed a little uncomfortable when she massaged her neck a little. She reminded him, “Shane,
you can let me go now.”

Her red lips were full, and her voice sounded sweet and soft. It was as if she was being coquettish.

Shane stared at her moving lips and inhaled the fragrant scent exuding from them. His throat suddenly
felt dry, and lust got his gaze to turn wild. Before anyone knew it, Shane had already tilted his head down
and kissed her lips.

Natalie was surprised because she didn’t expect him to do that. However, she didn’t need much time to
register what was going on and started kissing him back.

Perhaps Shane was angry because Natalie didn’t agree to marry him right away, but he kept biting her
lips a little and was blatantly punishing her.

He didn’t let her go until Natalie moaned a little in discomfort.



By then, Natalie’s lips had already turned all red and swollen. Her lipstick was all but smeared by the
man in front of her.

“You…” complained Natalie as she covered her lips with her hand. Tears welled in her eyes as she
glared at Shane with displeasure in her eyes.

I honestly don’t know what this guy is up to. I can’t believe he bit me!

Shane ignored Natalie’s silent complaint. It was as if he couldn’t see them at all. He used his thumb to
wipe the lipstick off of his lips before he said in a slightly amused tone, “Alright then, you should leave
now. I have a video conference to attend to.”

Natalie’s lips twitched.

He’s going to chase me away immediately after we kissed? Is it just me or is he acting like one of those
heartless men who abandoned their lovers in those online novels?

“What’s wrong?” asked Shane with his brows raised when he realized that there was something off with
the way Natalie was staring.

Natalie waved her hand dismissively before saying, “It’s nothing. I should head out. Tend to your
conference.”

After saying her piece, Natalie turned around and left.

The second she exited the room, she became the centre of attention. The children’s innocent gaze and
the adults’ amused gaze were all on her.

Sally was especially amused. She grinned as she stared at Natalie’s red lips and teased, “Nat, did you
and Mr. Shane…?”



Ahem. Natalie cleared her throat while blushing hard. There is no need to share these kinds of details
with anyone.






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