A Cue for Love (Natalie and Samuel)

Chapter 1138 Two Strands Of Hair

Cynthia was too welcoming. Natalie couldn’t reject her invitation and sat down beside her. Noticing that Natalie seemed uncomfortable, Cynthia changed the topic to ease her discomfort. “The pastries here are made by a pastry chef who used to work at Luna Palace and now has her own shop. You bought a lot, I see. Do you like them?”

“Yes, I quite like them.” Natalie nodded. “If you do, I can ask her to make some that aren’t for sale for you to try.” Natalie did not know Cynthia would be this nice. She was pleasantly flattered. “Lady Cynthia, you don’t have to do that. I don’t want to trouble you.”

“Oh, it’s nothing much.” Cynthia chuckled. “I like you, so it isn’t troublesome at all.” Like? Natalie said nothing, but she wasn’t sure if Cynthia was telling the truth or not.

at the royal dinner where I rejected Bastien in public. That was humiliating to the royal family, so it seemed strange for her to like me.

Cynthia quickly added, “Natalie, you don’t have to put your guard up. As you might’ve guessed, the three of us act all harmonious in front of His Majesty, but we’re actually not on good terms in private. It’s normal for Frieda to hate you

Cynthia. Wow, I can’t believe she’s this

on without waiting for her to reply. “I last met this friend

“To be honest, I keep thinking of you as the daughter of

felt her heart leap to her throat. A friend? Could she be talking about my

younger version of her mother. Even Patricia would often stare at

shock, she pretended to be curious and asked, “Lady Cynthia, how did you lose contact with this friend? Over twenty years is a long time. Haven’t you tried

Hmm, she seems curious as though she wants to know about the woman