The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 850

Steven stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Natalie.

Natalie knew she had hit the nail on the head when she saw his obvious reaction.

“Did you and Samuel get into a fight?”

“No...” Steven replied with a dejected look on his face. If anything, he actually preferred getting into a fight with Samuel than walking in on his dirty deed.

Of course, Natalie was no fool and could tell his response wasn't genuine. “Did Samuel bully you, then?”

Upon glancing at her and meeting her concerned gaze, Steven felt tempted to just tell her the truth about everything. However, he feared that doing so would hurt her deeply as a result. Having that dilemma felt like having a fish bone stuck in his throat, and it was making Steven extremely uncomfortable.

Natalie narrowed her eyes when she saw no response from him. “Hmm?”

her penetrating gaze, Steven shrugged and tried to brush it off casually by saying, “No, it's nothing like that! I just woke up

Natalie didn't believe him, she nodded like she did

Well, I guess there's no point in probing any further

a telephone gesture at him as she continued, “If there's anything you don't feel comfortable talking to Samuel about, do feel free to give me a call!

will,” Steven

genuine smile hurt his heart, causing him to clench his fists

thing, but he didn't deny it when I questioned him either! I don't understand this! Natalie is such a nice person, so why doesn't he know to appreciate her and be content with her? Why did he

was already eleven by the time Samuel returned to the Bowers residence

Natalie reading a book beside the

glow on her gorgeous face, highlighting her mesmerizing eyelashes and delicate facial features. In that moment, Samuel couldn't help but feel glad

like doing anything. All he wanted was to burn

I don't know how much longer