A Cue for Love (Natalie and Samuel)

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 he was

he stuttered. “You’re really my medicine! Just the sight of

see through the boy easily, yet she chose not to expose him. “It might be a mental stomachache. Drinking more

and Sophia released breaths of relief after hearing what

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

doorframe, nodded slightly and went downstairs to get the

remaining in the children’s bedroom were Natalie

lying is not

Franklin nervous all over

said, her tone serious. “I’m not mad, but I’m definitely disappointed. I care a lot about you, which was why I came in

could not even think of anything to

hung low, stood

Natalie,”

was glad. “Learning from your mistakes

continued, “Sophia and I would like to

speak, her lively eyes were filled with