The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 656 I Will Not Do It Again

“No. Of course not. We’re coming,” Clayton and Franklin chorused.

Pressing her lips into a line, Natalie continued, “Then come out with me.”

The kids bit their lips and exchanged a glance before finally following Natalie out of the room.

Xavian and Sophia glanced at each other, worried that Natalie would find out about Clayton’s injury. Despite their worries, however, they couldn’t do anything about it. They hoped Clayton could face everything Natalie threw at him.

Clayton and Franklin followed Natalie to the study quietly.

She took a seat with her legs crossed and looked at the boys.

“Do any of you have anything to tell me?” Natalie wanted them to confess and owe up to it instead of forcing their confession.

“No,” they both answered.

at their denial. It was within her expectation that

know why they still wouldn’t confess when they had already guessed that she had found out about it. It seemed that they were still

up from her chair and stepped in front

not someone that likes to interrogate. I know the two of you are young and have your secrets, but you’re my sons. You can’t hide something as serious as an injury from me,” she said with a grave tone as she met their

them worse. I don’t

are my flesh and blood. I don’t mind getting

exchanged a glance as a pang of guilt hit them at

catching the sincerity in his mother’s eyes. “Mommy, it was Clayton. His arm got burned. Since the truth is out now, can you look at his injury and treat it with more suitable

Clayton didn’t think that Franklin would let the cat out

worried. The injury on your arm is quite severe. I know Sophia has treated it, but she’s

“Clayton…”

Clayton hung his head with guilt, not daring

so I need you to leave

Franklin nodded as he whirled around to leave the