The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 1127

Samuel was so domineering that he didn't allow Natalie to rebuff him.

Before she could even react to the situation properly, she had already been placed on the couch by him.

“You...” Gently biting her lip, she spoke softly as shyness reflected in her eyes. “Emma's still here, you know...”

“It doesn't matter if she's around or not. You only have yourself to blame for running around barefooted after waking up.” Samuel placed her clean, fair feet on his thick and firm thighs. Glancing at her, he lectured, “If you feel embarrassed, that's a good thing because this means you'll remember not to repeat the same mistake!”

Natalie was speechless. What do I do? Why do I feel like I'm a child being taught a lesson?

When she heard a soft chuckle coming from behind her, she turned around and saw Emma covering her mouth while watching the couple.

“Emma, I—”

“No need to explain, Ms. Nichols. I know what's going on. You're just having a romantic moment with Mr. Bowers. Your slippers should still be upstairs. I'll bring them down for you right away,” Emma replied with a grin.

bereft

shifted her line of sight from Natalie's blushing face and headed upstairs to retrieve

shot a glare at Samuel coyly. “It's

coarse palm gently rubbed between her feet as he flashed her a half-smile. “Emma's right. We

rendered speechless by his words. “Why do I feel like you've gotten better at flirting after returning from

my life. I thought about many things, but, in the end, the thing I regretted the most was being unable to dote on you and make you happy. Thankfully, the

words warmed

it because you were afraid I would leave without saying anything again that you forgot to put on your slippers before

She nodded.

really not lying this time. The poison in my

as

how in love she was with him made his heart ache

deeply.” Samuel pulled her body into his embrace. “Don't worry.

on his chest, Natalie calmed down as she listened to his