The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 1126

That night, she slept with a degree of security and relief she had never experienced before.

Sensing the warm, broad chest next to her, she subconsciously inched toward Samuel to absorb his body warmth.

Feelings like “love” and “dependence” popped into her mind at that moment, among many other feelings she couldn't describe with the spoken language.

In his half-awake state, he couldn't help but smile as he embraced her tenderly with his sturdy arms when he felt her getting closer.

After Natalie woke up, she rubbed her eyes and instinctively tried to hug Samuel, but he wasn't there.

She abruptly opened her eyes and felt spooked. When her line of sight landed on the spot next to her, she realized the man sleeping next to her last night was gone.

Her heart clenched as she uttered, “Samuel...”

Not even bothering to wear her slippers, she stumbled out of the bedroom barefooted and descended the stairs before looking for him on the first floor like a madwoman.

paled. Where is he? Was what happened last night just a dream? Or did he leave me again

was as she searched for something, Emma approached her and patted her shoulder. “What are

in a frenzy, “Emma, did you see Samuel? He came back. He really did. But now...

flabbergasted by her reaction. “Ms.

went, Emma?” Natalie

now?” When Emma snapped back to reality, she informed in a puzzled tone, “Mr. Bowers woke up very early today. Right now, he's preparing breakfast for you and the children in the kitchen! He's way too good at cooking that I can't even help him out. In the end, I decided to leave the kitchen so I

through Natalie when she heard

instant, she let the older woman go and

in front of the cooking counter, making her favorite shrimp meatball. His movements flowed smoothly like water. Even

Slowing her pace and calming her racing heart, Natalie approached Samuel's back and pressed her face to it. Then, she

“You're awake?” he asked.

“Mhm.” She nodded.

last meatball and placed it on a plate. After that, he washed his