The Promise Of Happiness

Chapter 28 Suspecting Her Real Identity

Natalie was stunned to see the man looking at her.

“How long have you been here?”

Samuel’s lips curled up, and he replied in a deep voice, “Since you started the story about the three little pigs.”

Feeling like a prey under his gaze, Natalie turned her face away.

He’s been here since I started telling the story. That means it’s been at least half an hour. Is he really that worried about me hanging out with Franklin and Sophia?

“Mr. Bowers, I came to accompany Franklin and Sophia only because I like them.” Natalie glanced at him calmly, a mist of tears still visible in her clear eyes. “Since you asked me to help treat Sophia’s aphasia before, you don’t need to keep an eye on me. This is your home. I wouldn’t be so dumb as to do something bad here.”

Natalie’s eyes were already red, but she continued to wipe away her tears heavily with the back of her hand.

Five years ago, the pain of losing her children was an unprecedented blow.

that she kept deep within her heart. Even

not want Samuel to see

that. You’ll hurt yourself.” Samuel frowned as he watched her rubbing her eyes. He grabbed onto her

breath as she stared blankly at

keep an eye on you if I had any

“Then why…”

with his slender

“I wanted to see how you

avoid his touch, but as she took a step back, he

he just held onto her

Natalie bit her lip.

“Samuel…”

worse than Franklin and Sophia. Don’t you

and deep voice rang over her head, she

Samuel could smell was the faint fragrance of herbs from her.