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?

what to do. The sight of Natalie

really my medicine! Just the sight of you made

him. “It might be a mental stomachache. Drinking more water

breaths of relief after hearing

caressed Franklin’s cheek before turning around to Samuel. “Mr. Bowers,

leaning on the doorframe, nodded slightly and went downstairs

remaining in the

“Franklin, lying is not the right

words made Franklin nervous all

cut him off before he could even finish his sentence. “I’m glad that 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 was why I came

expression immediately fell. He could not even think of anything to refute

low, stood

sorry, Natalie,” Franklin

“Learning from your mistakes is what

and I would like to

to speak, her lively eyes