The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 977

Sophia returned to her small pink bed after bidding goodnight, but she was feeling distressed.

This is bad... Daddy has a rival! Mr. Sutton looks so nice when he smiles. He also treats Mummy and the five of us very well. If it weren't because I've lived with Daddy for almost six years, I'd get swayed too! Daddy is here in Yaleview, but why didn't he show up? Why is he giving another man the chance to pursue Mummy?

Plagued with those thoughts, Sophie tossed and turned in her pink bed. But since she was still very young, she soon dozed off.

That night, Jerome did not leave Natalie's house. Instead, he stayed the night, sleeping on the living room's couch.

When Emma woke up to make breakfast, she was shocked to see Jerome on the couch.

“Ahh! You are...”

Emma raised her voice unwittingly since she had been startled. Afraid of disturbing Natalie and the children, Jerome said hurriedly, “Don't be scared. It's me.”

At first, Emma had only seen the figure of a man, but now that she recognized it was Jerome, she breathed a sigh of relief.

“Oh, it's you, Mr. Sutton. You gave me a fright.”

“Natalie and I were up drinking until late into the night. It wasn't appropriate for me to find a random room to sleep in, so I rested on the couch.” Straightening his clothes, he smiled as he added, “Don't mind me. I'll wait for Natalie to wake up and say goodbye before leaving.”

Emma glanced at Jerome, contemplating what he had just said.

The kids have a biological father, but he has never shown his face here over the past month. On the contrary, Jerome seems like he'd be a good match for Ms. Nichols. He's capable, courteous, and a true gentleman based on my observations.

“I'll prepare some toiletries for you then, Mr. Sutton.”

“Thanks, Emma.”

When Natalie and the five little ones woke up two hours later, they found Jerome helping Emma in the kitchen.

Natalie rubbed her eyes that were still bleary from sleep and said sheepishly, “Jerome, I was so out of it yesterday that I fell asleep... and forgot all about you...”

at holding your liquor, but that's all right. I'm used to it. Why don't you and

“Okay.”

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