Chapter 45

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?

Franklin was not sure what to do. The sight of Natalie remaining silent made him even more anxious than he was before.

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

expose him.

released breaths of relief after hearing what Natalie

turning around to Samuel. “Mr. Bowers, could you

on the doorframe, nodded slightly and went downstairs

 

get the water.

only people remaining in

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

Franklin nervous

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 in such a hurry. But knowing that you lied to me made me feel as if my worries earlier were useless and

expression immediately fell. He could not

too, with her head hung low, stood obediently and listened

Natalie,”

“Learning from your mistakes is what

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

Sophia was unable to speak, her lively eyes were

receiving end, was shocked by Franklin’s

in? With what justification?

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