Feel the Way You Feel, My Love
Chapter 385

"What do you mean by that?" Shane frowned.

Natalie looked up at him with an unfathomable gaze in her eyes and replied, "Their dad has a woman he loves and they will start their own family sooner or later. They will eventually have their own children. By then, my kids will become illegitimate children. That's not good for Connor and Sharon!"

"You're right," Shane moved his lips slightly and agreed.

Even though they were just kids and there were a lot of things that they could not understand yet, they would still be aware, from the reactions of people around them, that they were different from other kids whose parents were happily together.

When it came to that, there was no difference between the upper echelons or ordinary folks. Illegitimate children would still be scorned upon.

"Besides, I've tested waters by asking their dad. He said that he would take the kids away if he was aware of any children he has." Natalie said that while she clenched her fists.

Shane cocked his eyebrow as he remembered hearing the same thing somewhere before.

The woman had asked him the same question last time and he had given the same answer as well.

So her reason for asking me was to see if all men are the same?

Natalie bit her lips and said, "I can't let him take my kids away. If he did that, not only will the kids feel out of place in his family, his future wife might not be able to accept them as well. Even if she did, there's no guarantee that she will treat them well."

Shane nodded, agreeing with the woman's analysis.

It was true that hardly any woman would be able to accept her husband having illegitimate children.

"That was why I didn't tell Connor and Sharon who their dad was. I also didn't tell their dad that he had two children," Natalie said, while rubbing her cheeks and taking a deep breath.

Shane crossed his arms in front of his chest and looked at the woman. "But you won't be able to keep it from them forever. They'll still know about it one day."

Natalie looked down, averting the man's gaze as she replied, "I know. I'm just trying to keep it from them for as long as I can."

"It's easier to keep it from the children's dad, but not Connor and Sharon. Sharon was really hurt by what the other kids said to her earlier today and it seems to have affected her deeply. What would you do if she keeps asking for her dad?"

Shane narrowed his eyes and fixed his gaze on Natalie, before continuing, "Besides, a father is a central character in a child's life and development."

The woman covered her face with her hands and replied helplessly, "I really don't know what to do."

She had never expected to be faced with a situation like that. Her two kids were usually joyful and had never asked for their dad. As such, Natalie had always assumed that they didn't need a dad, as long as they had their mom with them. She thought that as long as she remained by their side, the kids would grow up happily and healthily.

However, the woman suddenly realized that she was wrong. Even though it was important for the children to be with their mom, having their dad with them was also essential. Many times, a dad's role in a child's life could not be replaced by a mom.

Shane's eyes flickered when he noticed that Natalie was in agony and straightened his back instinctively.

"Even though I'm not sure why you're separated from the kids' dad and chose to give birth to them alone, you mentioned just now that their dad already has a partner he loves. That means that it's not possible for all of you to reunite as a family. If that's the case, have you ever thought of replaceing a new dad for the kids?"

"A new dad?" Natalie was slightly startled at that suggestion.

That had indeed never crossed her mind.

"Yup, that's right." Shane nodded and continued, "They are still young. At this age, they need both their parents around. I think it's perfectly fine for you to think about that."

Natalie shook her head and let out a bitter smile. "It's not that easy. Who would be willing to accept a woman with two kids?"

Shane made a fist with his hand in his pocket and said, "I'm sure there are many. If you don't mind, I...

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Before he could complete his sentence, he was interrupted by the sound of a phone ringing.

The man frowned and glared at Natalie's pocket in annoyance. A cold glint flashed across his eyes as he pursed his lips.

Not noticing the subtle changes in the man's demeanor, Natalie took out her phone from her pocket. Her expression sank immediately when she saw that it was Harrison calling.