The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 999

Samuel narrowed his eyes and looked at her. She's indeed a smart and sly woman. She would have figured it out had I given her more information.

Instead of asking him questions, Natalie grabbed his wrist and read his pulse.

Not only did Samuel have an irregular pulse, but it was also inconsistent. She had no idea what was wrong with the bizarre pulse pattern.

Natalie shuddered, but she refused to take her hand off his wrist. She gave him a dazed look of bewilderment. “Is this why you hid the truth from me?”

“The aging drug has triggered the toxins in your body. You're now suffering because of me!” Natalie's eyes turned red.

Natalie put on a tough front by letting out a cursory laugh, but tears welled up in her eyes.

Her teardrops started rolling down her cheeks uncontrollably like pearls falling from a broken necklace. “So everything you did is for me.”

way, but she did not expect him to put his life in danger for her. She bit her lips and felt sorry for the man. Why did you hide this from me?

cry.” Samuel lifted his hands and wiped the tears off her cheeks with his

your body. You knew that all along, yet you refused to tell me.” Natalie shot daggers at Samuel with her teary eyes. “Why didn't you tell me? How could you...

I told you about my situation. I hid

you to do that for me. I'm capable of handling my feelings.” Natalie tilted her head and looked at him. She continued questioning him in between sobs, “Had I not pulled this dirty trick on you, do you plan

stop the toxins from spreading and pass

her fists

partner? Do you think I'm just a plaything that can keep you company when you need me? Don't

afternoon sun beamed through the window and hurt her eyes. “Or do you think I won't

I care about your feelings. It's just that I can deal with this on my own.

She was both

mad that Samuel made that decision without consulting