A Cue For Happiness

Chapter 45 That Woman Is Not Our Mommy

Natalie was so concerned and anxious that she failed to catch the guilt that flashed through Franklin’s eyes.

“Lift your shirt,” she ordered.

Franklin’s eyebrows furrowed. He was hesitant as he was unsure why Natalie wanted him to do that. Moreover, he did not know whether he should obey or not.

The boy glanced toward Samuel, silently pleading him to give an order.

Samuel narrowed his eyes. “Didn’t you hear what Ms. Nichols said, Franklin?”

Without further hesitation, Franklin gritted his teeth and did as he was told.

After feeling around his stomach, Natalie realized that the child in front of her was faking his stomachache

She looked into his eyes and maintained eye contact for a few seconds until he lowered his head and averted his gaze.

How could he fake his sickness just to see me? He would get accused of crying wolf if he repeatedly does this. What will happen if he actually falls sick, and the Bowers family ignores him?

of Natalie remaining silent made him even more anxious than

think I’m fine now,” he stuttered. “You’re really my medicine! Just the sight of you made

could see through the boy easily, yet she chose not to expose him. “It

Sophia released breaths of relief after hearing

cheek before turning around to Samuel. “Mr. Bowers, could you

the doorframe, nodded slightly

the only people remaining in the children’s bedroom were Natalie

lying is not the

nervous

“I’m not mad, but I’m definitely disappointed. I care a lot about you, which was why I

Franklin’s expression immediately fell. He could not even think of anything to

low, stood obediently and listened to Natalie’s

sorry, Natalie,” Franklin

your mistakes is what I admire

his courage, he continued, “Sophia and I would like to see you every day. Could you move in with

was unable to speak, her lively eyes were filled with