The Promise Of 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

“You’re really my medicine! Just the sight of you

yet she chose not to expose him.

and Sophia released breaths of relief after hearing what Natalie

before turning around to Samuel. “Mr. Bowers, could you kindly get Franklin a glass

leaning on the doorframe, nodded slightly and went downstairs to

people remaining in the children’s bedroom were

“Franklin, lying is

Franklin nervous all over

see me, but this isn’t the right way,” she said, her tone serious. “I’m not mad, but I’m definitely disappointed. I care a lot about

fell. He could

low, stood obediently and listened to Natalie’s

sorry, Natalie,”

mistakes

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

unable to speak, her lively