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?

what to do. The sight of Natalie remaining silent made him even more

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

she chose not to expose him. “It might be a mental stomachache. Drinking more water should help

released breaths of relief after hearing

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

the doorframe, nodded slightly and

only people remaining in the children’s

furrowed her brows. “Franklin, lying is not the right thing

made Franklin nervous all over again. “Natalie,

you wanted to 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 you, which

hearing that, Franklin’s expression immediately fell. He could not even think

too, with her head hung low, stood

sorry, Natalie,”

“Learning from your mistakes is what I

all his courage, he continued, “Sophia and I would

speak, her lively eyes