The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 24

Natalie was surprised and worried at the same time. “Gavin, how long has it been since they went on the hunger strike?”

“They started yesterday afternoon and didn’t have dinner. It’s almost been a whole day now. They haven’t had a bite to eat. They didn’t even drink much water…” Gavin’s voice was filled with worry.

How could they go a whole day without eating?

Natalie furrowed her brows and asked, “How about Samuel? How did he react to his children refusing to eat?”

“Mr. Samuel is aware, but he…”

“What is it?”

Gavin said helplessly, “He said they have a standing appointment to see you once a month, so they have to follow that agreement. Since he doesn’t want to spoil the children, he’s letting them go on hunger strike. He thinks that they will eat when they get too hungry. If they faint from hunger, he will get a doctor to give them some

Natalie was dumbfounded. All she could think of was how cold blooded Samuel was.

Franklin and Sophia are still so young. How could they go a whole day without eating? He even plans to give them shots only after they’ve fainted? I have no words. How can a father like him exist in this world?

“Gavin, I’m coming over now.”

After hanging up the phone, Natalie turned around and looked at Yandel and Ross.

“Something came up. I have to go. Yandel, Ross just joined Dream Company. Give him the support he needs to begin his research.”

Without waiting for Yandel’s reply, Natalie rushed off and left the office building. She hailed a taxi and headed straight toward the Bowers residence.

After arriving, Natalie paid for the fare and got out of the car. She had barely got to

saw Gavin pacing back and forth with

Natalie was finally there, his face lit

you wouldn’t come

Bring me to the children and ask the kitchen to prepare some oatmeal porridge that is

“I got it.”

on the second floor,

better. Her little belly was now hard and

are Daddy’s children. I’m sure he won’t let

Sophia nodded in agreement.

are to see that woman. If we give

Sophia nodded once more.

“But, Sophia… I’m starving…

stomach with her little hands

looked into each other’s eyes, none

each other’s eyes, they found the strength and determination to keep it

to faint from hunger, there was a knock

to get them to eat again, so he began whining, “We’re not going to eat. Don’t you dare bring food in here to sway me and Sophia.. We won’t

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on the phone. After hearing how determined Franklin sounded, she knew that

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