Sheryl pouted at the mention of her mother. "She hasn't came home for three days. I asked Aunt Jane, she said mummy was very busy."
"It's true. She's studying for a degree in International Economics. The professor is even introduced by Avery," Braden immediately explained as he was afraid Shane would misunderstand. "It's not easy for her to be alone. She can't survive in the Jane Corporation without any background."
"She's working so hard, she even forgot her daughter?"
"Ugh, Shane, think about it, she might be a little bit busier but she's now an independent woman. She just doesn't have the time to care for her child, it's better than having her dealing with bad men or selling her soul."
Shane pursed his lips.
The way he looked at the little girl was much softer. "Now who sends and brings you home from school?"
"Aunt Jane!" She replied.
"She won't play with you?"