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.

as her face paled. Where is he? Was what happened last night just a dream? Or did

as she searched for something, Emma approached her and patted her shoulder.

Natalie saw Emma, she grabbed the older woman's arm and asked in a frenzy, “Emma, did

by her reaction.

where he went, Emma?” Natalie was

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

an instant, she let the

the cooking counter, making her favorite shrimp meatball. His movements flowed smoothly like water. Even though he was just cooking, there was an artistic flair to

her pace and calming her racing heart, Natalie

“You're awake?” he asked.

“Mhm.” She nodded.

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