A Cue for Love Chapter 141 What Happened To You Even after Samuel had walked away, Natalie still had to cover her neck.
He did that on purpose! He just wants Shawn to notice it and realize that I belong to him!
Natalie knew that, but she couldnât do anything about it.
The Bowers family was too powerful.
When Shawn spotted Natalie returning to the main hall, he walked over to her side again.
âNatalie, youâ¦â Shawn sized her up. âWhat happened to your neck?â
It was not possible for Natalie to speak the truth, nor could she possibly remove her hand from her neck and let Shawn notice the hickey.
âMy neck feels a little soreâ¦â
âAre you sick? Should I call a doctor for you?â
âItâs not a big deal.â Something flashed across the depths of Natalieâs eyes as she swallowed her guilt and replied, âMr. Watsons, itâs getting late. I should be heading back now.â
âAll right. Iâll send you home.â
Upon thinking that she would need to continue covering her neck if Shawn was to send her home, she quickly rejected him. âItâs fine. I can go back by myself. Besides, the banquet hasnât ended yet. Old Mr.
Watsons has gone to rest, so you should stay to call the shots!â
Upon sensing Natalieâs determination, Shawn could only respect her wishes and stop insisting.
âIâm leaving.â
âOkay.â
As he stared at the back of Natalieâs silhouette, affection flashed across Shawnâs eyes.
He had only just parted with her, but he was already looking forward to their next meeting.
The moment Natalie left the chaotic hall, she quickly put down her tired hand.
Samuel likes biting people so much. It serves him right to be called a jerk!
Embarrassed and angry, Natalie only felt slightly better after cursing out Samuel in her mind.
She walked past the fountain pool at the entrance of the main hall and spotted a toddler who must have only been around three years old. The toddler was looking at the water curiously as he used his tiny hand to swirl the water, clearly enraptured by the ripples he made.
The toddler jumped excitedly. However, due to his small stature, he couldnât balance himself well, and he found himself toppling over the edge of the pool.
No!
Upon seeing that he was about to fall into the water, Natalie rushed forward to pull him back.
Because she ran too fast and couldnât stop herself in time, she herself ended up tripping and falling into the pool as well.
In an instant, water splashed out from the fountain.
Natalie stood in the fountain, ignoring how wet she was as she asked the toddler, âAre you all right, kid?â
The toddler was in a daze at first. After realizing that Natalie had fallen into the water as well, he burst out crying.
âSorryâ¦â
Natalie panicked, not knowing how to comfort the toddler in front of her.
âOkay, okay. Donât cry, all right?â
A young girl wearing a housekeeperâs uniform ran toward them after hearing the loud splash followed by the sounds of crying.
She picked up the toddler from Natalieâs arms and tried to console him. âJimmy, donât cry.â
It was only after the toddler had calmed down that the housekeeper looked toward Natalie, who was climbing out of the pool.
âIâm really sorry about Jimmy,â the housekeeper fretted. âPlease donât tell the butler about this, okay? I know I shouldnât be babysitting while working, but his father isnât around, and my mom is currently sick, so I really donât have anyone else to help look after himâ¦â
Natalie was aware of how hard it was to be a single parent. Without an ounce of anger in her voice, she said, âIâm fine, but please be more careful next time. The kidâs safety is the most important thingâ¦â
The maid didnât expect Natalie to be so friendly. She nodded vigorously.
âI will.â
Natalie was drenched when she walked out of the manor.
When Samuel noticed this, he demanded angrily, âWhat happened to you? What did you do to yourself?â