The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 858

On the way back.

“Do you know about Samuel and Ms. Garcia before this?” Natalie lifted her head and asked.

Steven told her the truth since he knew it was impossible to hide it from her. “Yes. I once saw him at Luna's place when I visited her. They don't look like they were just friends back then...”

Natalie clenched her fists so hard that her nails dug into the flesh of her palms.

“I'm sorry, Natalie. I should have told you about this sooner,” Steven apologized.

“It doesn't matter anymore.” Natalie's eyes reddened as she spoke. “Because I don't believe that Samuel would do that to me.”

“Natalie...”

“He put up such a good show for everyone.” Natalie wiped away her tears with the back of her hand. “If this is what Samuel wants me to believe, I will play along.”

An act? Believe him?

Steven was downright confused.

Worried that it was too much to bear for Natalie, he couldn't help but ask, “Are you okay?”

said hoarsely. “I wish to be

we can grab a drink

Natalie stared at Steven.

his trust after everything that has happened

smiled. “Okay, let's go

both of them

place. The bar manager immediately ushered them to Steven's private

the room to store

turned to

out the various bottles of wine in the wine cabinet

opener, poured herself a glass, and

was stunned when he saw how fiercely she was drinking.

“Drinking slowly will only upset you even more when you're already upset. Didn't you say you would drink with me? Come on, bottoms

“Bring it on.”

took a bottle of vodka out from the wine cabinet, poured himself a glass, and

much to talk about at first. Nevertheless, they started to socialize

hugged the sofa legs and rubbed

do you think Sam is