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.

It was within her expectation that they would

it. It seemed that they were still holding on to a tiny sliver of hope that she hadn’t found out as long as she didn’t

up from her chair and stepped in front

you’re my sons. You can’t hide something as serious as an injury from me,” she said with a grave

It’ll just make them worse. I don’t like nor care for white lies, especially when it comes

are my flesh and blood. I don’t mind getting hurt if it can spare

and Clayton exchanged a glance as a pang of guilt hit them at

conceded after catching the sincerity in his mother’s eyes. “Mommy, it was Clayton. His arm got burned. Since

Franklin would let the cat

“Hiding your injury got us all worried. The injury on your arm is quite severe. I know Sophia has treated it, but she’s inexperienced. You need help from

“Clayton…”

head with guilt, not daring to meet Natalie’s

speak with Clayton privately, so I need you to leave the room. Don’t worry. I’ll treat

as he whirled around