The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 41

Samuel’s calm breath started to turn heavy, and he withdrew his arm. Then, he turned to leave.

Looking at his back, Natalie was baffled by his weird attitude.

Didn’t he want to punch me in the face? Why hasn’t he said anything and just walked away?

She racked her brain for a long time but still could not figure it out. What did I do to anger him again?

After she had used the restroom, Natalie walked back to the restaurant. She noticed that Ross was the only one sitting at the table, and Xavian was nowhere to be found.

“Where is Xavian?”

“He said he wanted to use the restroom urgently.”

“But, I didn’t see him on my way back here.”

Afraid that she would be worried, Ross offered, “Why don’t I go to the men’s restroom and look for him? After all, he is still a small kid.”

“There’s no need for that.” Natalie then took a gulp of her drink and smiled wryly. “You won’t find him in there. He must have wanted to go somewhere else but was afraid that you would be worried and decided to lie to you. Don’t treat him as a mere five-year-old kid; he’s more cunning than most adults.”

of her lips lifted into a smile. He could feel that there was a sense of pride

thereafter six years ago were a nightmare,

for them, she would not use all

Ross said slowly, “I’m curious as to what you have been through. Why

you as well?”

had been

for Ross to guess it correctly, but hearing it personally from her

that even though she was talking about it casually, there was a possibility that what she had gone through was more challenging and

standing

on the table near the window at the

was letting her guard down

could he make Natalie look

grim, his face became rigid, and the aura exuded from him turned

of cigarette from its box. Suddenly, a crisp tiny voice sounded next

look so much like you,

look at the young kid standing in

adorable. Furthermore, his cherubic

young, he did not have sharp features on his face. One look at them would not let anyone think that the two looked similar. However, once he looked at the young kid closely, Samuel could definitely say that he could find some similarities