The Promise of Happiness (Natalie and Samuel) novel Chapter 516

Chapter 516 Speechless

Natalie’s eyelashes fluttered as she said nonchalantly, “It’s really nothing.”

How is this nothing?

Samuel was irked by Natalie’s response, but when he lifted his head to glower at her, he noticed the helplessness in her eyes.

Natalie was an intelligent woman—some might even describe her as cunning, so it was rare to see her so lost.

Thinning his lips, Samuel refrained from further comment as he continued to tend to her injured hand.

Malcolm watched the scene unfold before him. With a sigh, he took a sip of his tea.

It’s no wonder Natalie would react this way.

The memory of when he first met Natalie resurfaced in his mind. “Gruesome” would be an apt description for her condition then.

Recalling the events was hard for even him, as a passerby. He could not imagine how tormenting it must be for her to revisit such a dark past.

Samuel deftly tended to Natalie’s burn wound. His frown deepened when he realized that Malcolm too, had no intention to answer his question.

Why are they so reluctant to talk about Natalie’s recruitment?

“Well, since Natalie’s hand is fine and we’ve drunk the tea, let’s have some food.” Malcolm quickly changed the subject. “Natalie, there’s no one but us here, and it’s been a while since we met. Why don’t you take off the mask? I’m more fond of your natural look.”

Natalie readily complied and took off her hyper-realistic mask.

Dinner was served.

Malcolm was in seventh heaven as he ate and drank to his heart’s content.

Age was taking a toll on Malcolm, so Donna was strict about his alcohol intake. Now that he was free from her watchful eyes, Malcolm downed drink after drink without care.

Although the rest of her journey would be no easy feat, Natalie was surrounded by people who loved and cared for her—a vast difference from where she was five years ago.

The air-conditioning in the vehicle was just right, and the effects of alcohol were hitting Natalie. The calming atmosphere created the perfect lullaby as Natalie drifted off.

Moments later, the car pulled up in front of the Bowers residence. Samuel turned to tell Natalie that they had arrived home, only to see Natalie sound asleep.

Her chest rose and fell rhythmically along with her deep breaths. Her lashes quivered lightly from the puffs of air, and her flawless complexion seemed to glow under the silvery moonlight.

Samuel did not wake her up.

Instead, he turned in his seat and propped his head in his hand, his warm gaze settling upon her sleeping face.

Perhaps it was because of love, but Samuel felt like he could spend an eternity just watching this beautiful woman.