The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 369

That was the crux of the matter.

Initially, Lia had no intention to divulge that secret, but given Natalie’s keen observation, she knew that it was something she couldn’t avoid.

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“Yup.” Lia sighed. “I like Lionel… I really don’t care whether or not I will lose my foothold in the Johnson family, but I don’t want Lionel to get affected. He works extremely hard and is a proud man. I can’t let anyone destroy him…”

After Lia finished speaking, Yandel took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it.

He put the cigarette between his lips and drew a deep breath.

Even if they were not blood-related, as long as a man and a woman were accused of incest, there would be nothing they could do even if they loved each other deeply.

Natalie took a glance at Yandel and was aware that Lia’s situation reminded him of Amelia and himself.

He had raised Amelia himself and treated her better than anyone else. However, they were also accused of incest and were condemned by the rest of the world.

was lifted off her shoulders after

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just scared that she’ll hurt Lionel.” Lia sobbed. “Actually, when I first regained consciousness, Lionel had told me that you were the one who saved my life. I wasn’t grateful to you then as I didn’t understand why you did that. I thought I was better off dead… However, I realized that if I had died and Yara threatens Lionel, I wouldn’t be able to help him. As such, I decided that it was better for me to be alive so that she can just threaten me and leave Lionel alone. I’m so sorry… I have been living in

aching for the young lady in front of her and held

“If

going to continue living like this for the

Natalie replied, her eyes gleaming brightly. “You were shouldering this heavy burden all by yourself previously. Naturally, you’ll be tired. Since you’re willing to trust me with your secret, we will carry this burden together from now on. I won’t give her another chance to hurt you… Just promise

Lia was not exactly sure of

a surge of warmth in her heart just by looking

wasn’t

Ms. Nichols. I

than you. You can call me Natalie

“Sure, Natalie.”

rare smile. It was a beautiful and gentle

arrived at the bar

with worry, “You shouldn’t