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 of

blushing face and headed upstairs to retrieve the younger

coyly. “It's your

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

his words. “Why do I feel like you've gotten better at flirting after

at Natalie deeply. “I was thinking about the things I regretted in 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 heavens gave me another chance. So, of course I'm going to treasure our time even more

sweet words

that you forgot to put on your slippers before you ran to my side?” he

She nodded.

told you, I'm really not lying this time. The poison in my body is completely gone.

eyes reddened as she nodded

with him

too deeply.” Samuel pulled her body into

Natalie calmed down as she listened to his