Chapter 64 What Happened To Her In The Past
Father and son? How ridiculous! I must be imagining things!
Natalie bit her lip and shook her head, trying to get rid of the absurd idea that popped up in her mind.
However, at the same time, a sense of indescribable sorrow and disappointment rushed through her
heart.
As she watched Samuel and Xavian interacting, she realized that no matter how much maternal love
she tried to give to her two children, she could never make up for the absence of their fatherâs company
in their growth process.
The reason that both her children were trying intently to find themselves a stepfather was not only that
they hoped their mother could fall in love again, but also that they longed for love and companionship
from a fatherly figure.
With Samuel hanging around tonight, Xavian was more energetic than he usually was. He was talking
to Samuel all the time, smiling from ear to ear.
When it was nine oâclock, Natalie turned toward Xavian. âItâs late now. Time for you to sleep.â
âYes, yes, Mommy. I know.â The little boy nodded obediently but winked at Samuel at the same time. âI
have to go to bed now. You should come to visit more often.â
âOkay.â Samuel agreed.
Natalie frowned when she saw Samuel promise Xavian.
After Xavian brushed his teeth and went to sleep, Natalie sat on the couch and turned to meet
Samuelâs dark and impenetrable eyes.
She tucked her hair behind her ear and asked, âNow there are only the two of us here, so you can tell
the truth. Why do you come to my place tonight? What do you want from me?â
âIâve told you everything I need to. I only want to see you. Thatâs all.â Samuel pulled lightly at his collar.
âBoth of us are grown-ups, and I donât think we need to beat around the bush. Why donât you just tell
me what do you want to know about me? Or is there anything youâre trying to gain from me?â
Natalie was clear that Samuel was not just an ordinary person.
If he wanted to investigate her, he could find out everything about her easily. She preferred they talked
about it in a straightforward way rather than pretending she did not know anything.
If Samuel was trying to win her trust by being nice to her, Natalie did not mind playing along, but she
could not tolerate seeing him do the same to Xavian.
âI donât care if you are trying to fool me and gain my trust, Mr. Bowers. But I donât want you to use my
son as a tool to get what you want.â
Samuel had his own children, so Natalie was sure he could understand. As a parent, she would do
anything to protect her children.
âNatalie, is that what you think of me?â
âYes. Donât tell me that youâre fond of me or Xavian. I wonât believe in any of your nonsense,â replied
Natalie with a cold and grave tone.
Samuel fixed his gaze on Natalie and observed her intently. She was only in her early twenties, yet she
was so wary of people.
What happened to her that made her so distrustful toward people?
âWhat did the Nichols family do to you?â asked Samuel.
The Nichols family? So is he doing all these for Yaraâs sake?
âI see. You know quite a lot, donât you? But I will not let you interfere with this matter regarding the
Nichols family.â Natalie narrowed her eyes.
Although it would be more difficult than it already was for Natalie to carry out her revenge plan if
Samuel was on Yaraâs side, she would never give up. There was no way she was going to forgive the
people who had hurt her in the past.
Natalie approached Samuel and pointed at the door. âIt is too late for you to stay here. You should
leave now.â
However, to her surprise, Samuel grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms.
Natalie did not see that coming. She was already sitting on Samuelâs lap when she recovered from the
shock.
âWhat are you-â
âYou are still so young, yet so protective of yourself.â Samuel locked Natalie tightly in his arms as he
sighed beside her ear. âWhat happened to you in the past?â
His voice sounded gentle and pampering, but most of all, it was filled with love. He was aching for her.