Chapter 1389

The two kids had fallen asleep in the car, so Natalie and Shane had to carry them back to the
presidential suite.

The next morning, Shane and Natalie returned to J City as they had only come over because of
Joyce's suicide attempt.

Since Joyce had dropped the idea of committing suicide after finding out about her pregnancy, they
were able to head back without worry.

Of course, Natalie made a trip to the hospital to say goodbye to Joyce before leaving.

Joyce told her that she would return to work at J City after she got discharged, much to Natalie's relief.

A few hours later, the four of them got out of the car, and the kids sprinted happily toward the villa.

"Yay! We're back home at last, Connor!"

Sharon exclaimed while holding her brother's hand.

Connor nodded.

"Yeah!"

"Come on, let's go back to our room! We haven't finished the puzzle from the day before yesterday!"

Sharon then grabbed Connor by the arm and ran into the house.

"Slow down, you two! Be careful not to trip and fall!"

Natalie called out to them from behind.

"Don't worry! We'll be fine, Mommy!"



Connor shouted back at her from afar.

Natalie shook her head helplessly.

"Honestly, look at those two.."

Shane walked up to her and said with a reassuring chuckle, "Now, now...Connor is very a mature boy,
so I'm sure he'll keep Sharon safe.."

Natalie flashed him a smile in response.

"Yeah, I know that.Otherwise, I would've run after them and have them slow down!"

"Come on, let's go.Mrs.Wilson has already made us lunch? Shane said while grabbing her by the hand.

"Okay!"

Natalie nodded, and the two of them entered the villa.

Silas, who had driven them home, could only let out a wry chuckle as he drove off all by himself.

Time soon went by, and five days came to pass in the blink of an eye.

Natalie was editing a blueprint that she received from a designer when the door to her office was
opened all of a sudden.

Thinking it was her assistant, she didn't even look up as she said, "Yes? What is it?"

"Joyce Rivers reporting for duty, Ms.Smith!"

Instead of her assistant, it was Joyce's voice that she heard.



Natalie paused and looked up in disbelief, only to see Joyce standing in front of her with a bright smile
on her face.

Natalie quickly tossed her pen aside and stepped forward to give her a hug as she exclaimed, "Joyce,
you're back!"

"That's right, Nat! I'm back!"

Joyce hugged her back as well.

Natalie jumped up and down a few times before stopping herself as she suddenly remembered
something.

"Oh, I almost forgot! You can't be jumping around now that you're pregnant!"

Joyce replied with a chuckle, "I think I'll be fine with a little hop.."

Natalie shook her head.

"No, that won't do.A pregnant woman is very fragile and weak, so we'll stop the jumping here.Turn
around and let me have a look at you.."

She then held Joyce by the hand, gently spun her around twice, and eyed her from head to toe before
saying, "You've gotten a lot skinnier, and your face is still looking rather pale.It seems you're recovering
pretty slowly.."

Joyce let out a chuckle.

"I think it's pretty fast.At least I'm able to walk on my own and come to work now.."

"Fair enough.Oh, by the way, how's your wrist?"



Natalie asked while shifting her gaze toward Joyce's wrist, which was still wrapped in thick bandages.

There was even a faint smell of antibiotic ointment coming from the bandages.

Letting go of Natalie's hands, Joyce pointed at the bandages and reassured her with a smile, "The
wound has already closed up, so there's nothing to worry about.I'll be able to get these bandages off
pretty soon”

"That's good to hear.."

Natalie nodded and sat down on the couch with her as she continued, "So, when did you get
discharged?"

"Yesterday.." Joyce replied.

"Why didn't you give me a call when you left the hospital? Why return to J City all by yourself like that
when you could've stayed at your parents’ place a [ little while longer?" Natalie asked while pouring her
a glass of water.


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