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A Cue for Love Chapter 831

Too Obedient

Natalie slept for three days and three nights straight in the hospital ward.

When she was still in a coma, she even dreamed that Samuel no longer wanted her.

It was a very blurry and fragmented dream. All Natalie could see was Samuel’s back when he left.

However, she knew very well that it was merely a dream.

After all, Samuel was the last person in the world who would abandon or betray her.

When she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was the white ceiling. Following that, the pungent smell of disinfectant drifted into her nose.

Evidently, she was in the hospital. What she saw earlier was just a nonsensical dream.

Now that she had woken up from the dream, there was no need to concern herself over it.

Natalie moved slightly, but the pain was so great that she gritted her teeth.

Five little children immediately surrounded her when she moved.

“Mommy!”

“Mommy!”

“Mommy!”

The five adorable children gathered around her and called out for her at the same time.

It was Natalie’s first time seeing Franklin, Clayton, Xavian, Sophia, and Yumi after escaping the brink of death. Although she was glad, she soon realized how poor a mother she was.

Not only had she left her children behind, but the thought of what would happen to them if she died did not even cross her mind during that moment of danger.

“Aren’t you supposed to be at Great-grandpa’s house? Why are you here?” asked Natalie with a frown.

Actually, she did not wish for the five children to be there.

Considering how much the kids loved her, they would definitely have cried after seeing her in that state.

“It’s been too long since they last saw you and Samuel. Since they couldn’t contact you by phone, they kept pestering Old Mr. Bowers. He initially lied to them, but naturally, he could not deceive them for long. Eventually, the lie was exposed, and he had no choice but to be honest with them,” explained Justin.

He continued, “After finding out about your situation, the five of them couldn’t possibly stay idle at home. Left with no choice, we could only send them here. Luckily, they’re very obedient. They did not kick up a fuss in the hospital ward and kept you company for two days.”

“Two days?” repeated Natalie. “Justin, how did they eat and sleep in this hospital ward?”

“When they were hungry, I’d just bring some food from the cafeteria for them. They slept on the hospital beds and couches at the side.” Glancing at the five children, Justin continued, “Initially, I was worried that they’d be too noisy and affect your rest. But they were very obedient. They’d take turns keeping you company and even summon the doctor over to change the IV drip or wet your lips using cotton buds.”

When Natalie heard that, she stared at the children’s adorable faces as tears welled up in her eyes.

Life’s tough, but with these five kids, I feel so happy and fulfilled.

“Mommy, do you want to eat anything?” asked Sophia sweetly. “If you want to eat something, I’ll call Mr. Gavin and ask him to cook it!”

“I do,” replied Natalie with a smile. “I’d like to have some strawberries, mushroom soup, prawns, and coke.”

“You can’t drink coke!”

“You can’t drink coke!”

“You can’t drink coke!”

“You can’t drink coke!”

“You can’t drink coke!”

Natalie was speechless.

She just wanted some coke, but she did not expect the five children to oppose it unanimously.

However, she knew clearly that they were just concerned about her, given that she was injured and coke had no nutritional value. Hence, she did not insist. “I won’t drink coke. I’ll have some orange juice instead. But… can you go home first? After you’ve packed everything I need, you can visit me tomorrow.”

After noting down everything that Natalie wanted, the five kids nodded.

Justin instructed his subordinate to send the five kids back to the Bowers residence. He also reminded the subordinate that the kids were all extremely important and must not be in any danger.

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A Cue for Love Chapter 832

Nothing Could Stand In Her Way

Only after the five children were sent away by Justin’s subordinates did Natalie stagger to her feet.

“Did you send the kids away just so you could see Samuel?” inquired Justin.

“Isn’t that obvious?” Natalie asked sarcastically in response.

“You’re severely injured. You need to rest.” Justin walked up to Natalie, blocking her way. “I’ve heard everything from Billy. You were the one who asked him to prepare those explosives back there. What were you thinking? You knew the danger of mixing so many explosives at the same time. Not only did you risk your own life, but you’re also not willing to rest well to recuperate. When Samuel wakes up and finds out about all this, he will skin Billy and me alive!”

After what had happened, Justin’s respect for Natalie skyrocketed.

Back in Livingsfill, he already knew that Natalie was not an ordinary woman, yet when he saw the extent she was willing to go to for Samuel, he had a newfound admiration for her.

Justin had originally thought that his reasonings would be sufficient to make Natalie think rationally and stay in bed to rest.

However, what Natalie said next made him dumbfounded.

“So what if you and Billy are skinned alive? What has that got anything to do with me?” Natalie asked calmly and dismissively. “I just want to go see him.”

Justin was rendered speechless.

His respect for her turned up a notch. Such a stubborn and tough woman. Truly a perfect match for Samuel!

“Ms. Nichols, Samuel is recovering as well. Wouldn’t it be better for the two of you to meet when you are feeling better?” Once again, Justin tried to reason with Natalie.

“Samuel isn’t awake yet.”

“How… how do you…” Natalie had hit the nail on the head, taking Justin by surprise.

“If Samuel were awake, he would be here by my side,” commented Natalie in a firm manner. “He should still be unconscious. I want to stay by his side. If he needs to recover, I’ll walk the path of recovery with him. When he opens his eyes, I hope to be the first person he sees.”

Natalie was still frail due to her injuries. Even so, her obsidian, almond-shaped eyes radiated with stubborn determination.

Out of all the different women Justin had encountered, he was certain that it was the first time he had seen such a look in a woman’s expression.

Knowing that nothing could stand in her way, Justin gave up trying to convince her to stay and gave Natalie the number of the ward Samuel was in.

Natalie lifted her covers. Sucking in a sharp breath, she clenched her jaw as she stood up, ignoring the pain all over her body, and made her way to Samuel’s ward.

Without knocking, Natalie pushed the door open and entered the ward.

Upon entering the ward, she was immediately greeted with the sight of Luna in a light blue dress. The latter was wiping Samuel’s lips with a cotton bud.

Turning her gaze to Samuel, Natalie let out a breath of relief. Samuel no longer had white hair, but rather, he was once again the Samuel she was familiar with.

“Ms. Nichols…” Luna stood up from the chair she was sitting in and turned to look at Natalie. “Your health is not in optimum condition. I can take care of Mr. Samuel for the time being. You should return to your ward and rest.”

Natalie eyed Luna up and down but had no intention of leaving.

In truth, she did not care who Luna was.

Whether Luna was merely a responsible doctor or someone with hidden agendas, Natalie considered Samuel hers, and she would never let anyone else have him.

“Indeed, I’m not in the best shape right now, but I want to be here for him.” Natalie looked Luna in the eye and stated calmly, “There’s no need to worry for me, Ms. Garcia.”

Luna balled her hands into fists subtly before unclenching them shortly.

“All right. In that case, I’ll be on my way.”

After nodding goodbye, Luna left the ward.

Just then, Steven arrived with dinner. As he made his way to the wards, he noticed Luna in the corridor with reddened eyes.

“What are you doing out here?” Steven asked as he made his way to Luna.

“Ms. Nichols is awake. She’s inside taking care of Mr. Samuel.” Luna blinked her tears away and took a deep breath. “There’s no need for me here anymore. Goodbye, Mr. Steven.”

 

A Cue for Love Chapter 833

Love Cannot Be Forced

Luna nodded at Steven before turning to leave.

As he stared at Luna’s diminishing silhouette, a hint of sympathy flashed across Steven’s eyes.

After a moment of deliberation, Steven picked up his pace and strode in the direction Luna had left.

By then, Luna had arrived at the hospital garden.

Her face was red from running too quickly as she bent her body and placed her hands on her knees, panting for air.

After a while, she lifted her head to look at the moon. Tears poured continuously from the corner of her eyes, leaving a wet trail on her small face.

When Steven caught up to Luna, he saw her standing in the middle of the garden. The moonlight illuminated the tear streaks on her delicate face, and her shoulders shook uncontrollably from crying too hard.

A frown appeared on Steven’s face as he stared at Luna.

“Ms. Garcia, are you alright?”

“Why do you care?” With reddened eyes, Luna turned to look at Steven. “I’m upset. Am I not allowed to cry for a while?”

Ever since Luna found out that Natalie was Sam’s woman, she seemed to be in low spirits.

After Natalie woke up and went to find Sam, Luna exited the ward with a disheveled look.

Upon seeing the scene in front of him, it only took Steven a few seconds to figure out Luna’s feelings for Samuel.

“Love cannot be forced.” Steven took out a piece of tissue and passed it to Luna. “Sam is head over heels for Natalie and would never spare another woman a look in his entire lifetime. You’re an amazing woman, and you’re the heir of the Garcia family. I hope you can let it go and move on.”

With tears in her eyes, Luna blinked in puzzlement. “What are you talking about?”

“Was I not clear enough?” The frown on Steven’s face deepened. “You and Sam will never be together.”

Luna gaped at Steven, speechless. “Mr. Steven, why would you say that?”

“Was I wrong?”

“What has any of this got to do with Mr. Samuel?”

“You’re not upset because of Sam?” Steven asked, confused.

“No.” Luna’s eyebrows furrowed. “My crying has nothing to do with Mr. Samuel.”

“Then…” Steven faltered.

“My… grandpa passed away.” Luna crinkled the piece of tissue in her hand as her tears streamed down once again. “Before he passed, he had asked me to treat and take care of Mr. Samuel. I had prepared myself to bid him farewell, yet when I received the news of his death this morning, I was still saddened that I wasn’t even around to see him one last time and say goodbye.”

Luna sniffed. “My folks died in a war a long time ago. Grandpa was the one who raised me and loved me the most, yet I wasn’t even by his side during his last moments on earth.”

It was only after hearing her explanation did Steven realize he had misunderstood Luna.

“I’m so sorry. I assumed that you’re upset because of Sam…” Steven rubbed the back of his head awkwardly.

“It’s true that I have seen Mr. Samuel and that I liked him. Grandpa had hoped that I would marry someone like Mr. Samuel in the future as well. However, if I were to count the times I have seen Mr. Samuel with my hand, I would only have one finger up.” Luna paused before continuing, “Not to mention that he has Ms. Nichols now. I’m not going to force him to love me.”

Luna’s body looked extremely delicate.

With her blue dress fluttering in the night breeze, she looked undeniably beautiful under the moonlight. Her simple elegance was like a fresh breath of air.

She was not as fashionable as the women in the cities. Even so, Steven could not take his eyes off the woman with black hair as soft as silk.

“Mr. Steven, I’m not as senseless as you think I am. I know where my boundaries are.” Taking a deep breath, Luna cleared her mind and steadied herself. She turned to look Steven straight in the eye. “Don’t worry. Once I’ve made sure Mr. Samuel is fine, I will be leaving Dellmoor and back to Greenview. I won’t be giving the Bowers family any more unnecessary inconveniences.”

“I’m not kicking you out,” replied Steven, getting defensive.

“I know,” Luna responded lightly. “But once my job here is done, I’ll have to go back. My home is in Greenview, not here.”

Steven pursed his lips together and fell silent. However, for some strange reason, a sense of disappointment crept into his heart at the thought of Luna leaving.

 

A Cue for Love Chapter 834

Sufferings

Meanwhile, inside the ward, Natalie took a seat next to Samuel. Her almond-shaped eyes did not leave Samuel, who was in a deep sleep.

Thank goodness!

The antidote seems to be working. The poison seems to have left his body. Everything is turning for the better now.

Even though her body was still aching in pain, it did nothing to deter the corner of her lips from curling upwards into a blissful smile.

In a childlike manner, Natalie spread Samuel’s hand open and placed her fist in his palm before wrapping his fingers around her hand, just as how Samuel would hold her hand when he was conscious.

“Wake up soon, Samuel. I’m waiting for you!” Natalie’s smile reached her eyes, making them sparkle brighter than the stars in the night sky.

Nevertheless, Samuel did not respond.

Even so, Natalie was still filled with joy to be able to stay by his side through the night.

If she got tired or bored, she would use her arm as a pillow and rest her head on it by the edge of the bed.

Peering through the window outside the ward, Steven and Justin were moved by the scene they witnessed.

“She’s not going to have a good sleep like this. I should figure out a way to relocate her to the room next door,” suggested Steven.

“Give it up, man.” Justin crossed his arms in front of his chest with an eyebrow raised. “Even if you turn the room next door into a six-star hotel, it would still not be able to convince her to leave his side. You saw how huge the explosion was from the news. This woman would go through hell to stay with Samuel.”

“That’s true.”

After the exchange, Justin and Steven fell silent. Nevertheless, both of them were on the same track of thoughts.

Their love story is too good to be true. It’s as if they had just walked out of a fairytale.

People like us with a wealthy background could only wish for a relationship as such!

The next morning, as the golden rays of dawn peeked through the curtains, Samuel’s eyelids fluttered.

After adjusting to the brightness of his surroundings, he opened his eyes. Instinctively, his gaze turned to the woman sleeping next to him.

Instantly, he noticed the hospital gown that she was wearing. He could also tell she was skinnier than the last time he saw her.

As the rays hit her bare face, it was a breathtaking sight to Samuel, even if others would not agree.

I… probably almost died because of the poison Yara had injected in me, huh?

I’m only alive now because this silly woman stubbornly got me the antidote so that she could save me… Even if that meant having her life on the line, I assume.

Samuel had no clue as to what had happened those few days.

Nonetheless, it only took him a few glances to conclude that she had endured a lot of sufferings for his sake.

Samuel did not make any noise. All he did was stare quietly at Natalie, who was deep asleep.

His profound yet adoring gaze was like a black hole, taking her in as much as he could.

After a little over an hour, Natalie rubbed her eyes as she stretched herself awake.

When she raised her head, their gazes locked.

Samuel’s eyes were filled with overflowing love and adoration. A gentle smile was playing on his lips. Seeing him awake felt like having old wine on a special occasion.

Natalie’s jaw dropped as she stared at Samuel’s face. “I… I’m not dreaming, am I?” she mumbled.

“Nope.” Samuel’s lips parted before giving her the best answer she could ever ask for.

The next second, Natalie broke into the widest grin she could muster.

“Do you know, Samuel, that I’ve waited for you for a long time?” Amidst her cheerful smile, her eyes began to mist over. “Do you know how excruciating it was waiting for you?”

Of course, Samuel knew. He had no doubt that Natalie had sacrificed a lot for him.

Heartache surged in his chest. Swallowing the lump in his throat, Samuel apologized in a low tone, “I’m sorry.”

“Mm, I forgive you!” Natalie leaned forward and took the initiative to hug Samuel tightly. “Never do something that would harm yourself again. I don’t care even if I’m the one in danger… Just don’t do something like this again!”

Samuel merely hummed in acknowledgment.

Without another word, Samuel wrapped his arms around Natalie’s soft body and pulled her closer to himself, burrowing his face in the nape of her neck.

Natalie was not the only one who had suffered greatly.

For once, Samuel allowed himself to break his strong and cool façade.

Truthfully, he was terrified of saying goodbye as well, especially to Natalie.

Samuel missed Natalie more than words could say. Unable to suppress his desire and need for her, he cupped Natalie’s chin with his fingers and kissed her hard.

 

A Cue for Love Chapter 835

Worried That You Are In Pain

It was a domineering and deep kiss.

Yet at the same time, it conveyed how much he missed her.

Samuel’s firm kiss caused Natalie’s lips and tongue to feel painful.

Even so, Natalie did not mind and had no desire to push him away. In fact, she was unwilling to do so. If Samuel wanted to kiss her, he could kiss her till the end of the world, and she would still kiss back.

In the end, Samuel was so lost in the kiss that he accidentally touched the wounds on Natalie’s back and arm, causing her to suck in a sharp breath in pain.

Only then did Samuel return to his senses and recall that Natalie was in a hospital gown, indicating that she was still injured and unwell.

“Did I hurt you?” Samuel looked at her apologetically.

“Not really.” Natalie tossed him a playful smirk. “Even if you did, you hurt my lips more.”

“I’m being serious.” Samuel frowned.

“So am I.” Natalie raised her arms and cupped Samuel’s handsome face in between her hands. “I’ll take good care of myself by eating the most nutrient-packed food and taking the best medications so that I won’t develop scars. Don’t worry about it.”

“I’m not worried that you would develop scars.”

“Then…”

With a serious look on his face, Samuel stared at Natalie endearingly. “I’m worried that you’re in pain.”

Upon hearing that, Natalie’s smile grew wider. It was such a blessing to have someone who spoiled her and considered her feelings.

Now that Samuel was awake, he proceeded to ask Natalie to rest on his bed.

Initially, Natalie refused to do so. However, under Samuel’s insistence, she had no choice but to listen to him and lie down on his bed.

She had originally thought that she was not feeling tired. However, it wasn’t long before sleep conquered her after she lay down.

After Natalie had fallen asleep, Samuel slipped out of the covers and exited the ward.

Steven and Justin had been around since he woke up.

“Sam.”

“Samuel.”

“Follow me,” ordered Samuel.

Justin and Steven tailed behind Samuel to the window not too far from the ward.

Narrowing his eyes, Samuel stared intently at Justin before asking, “Tell me, Justin. What did Natalie do during the time I was unconscious?”

After that, he turned his focus to Steven. “And you. Whatever that Justin leaves out, fill in the gaps.”

Justin and Steven exchanged glances.

Feeling as though they were being interrogated by Samuel, they were overwhelmed with immense stress.

Justin gulped and began recounting everything he knew, not leaving out any details.

Upon hearing the part where Natalie had gone to the research base herself to get him the antidote, Samuel pursed his lips tightly as he balled his hands into fists. The veins on his hands popped up one by one at the sheer force of he exerted.

He knew that the reason for the wounds on Natalie’s body could not be that simple.

However, hearing and confirming what had happened had a different and much stronger effect. His gaze turned cold, sending a chill down their spines. It was as though his glare could turn a person into ice.

After Justin finished speaking, Steven added more details.

Even so, Samuel’s expression did not soften.

“Find out more about Blaze’s background. I want to know every single detail you can find.”

“Yes, sir!”

As though something came across his mind, Samuel turned to look at the two once again before he left. “This conversation is to remain among the three of us. Do not let Natalie know about this.”

With that said, Samuel returned to the ward.

He took a seat by the bed and gazed at Natalie lovingly.

Whatever tribulations had happened, they had successfully conquered them.

Once the whole ordeal came to an end, Samuel promised himself that he would plan the grandest and most romantic marriage proposal for Natalie, making her his lawfully wedded wife as she so rightly deserved.

Meanwhile, Benjamin finally awoke after passing out for a few days.

While he was unconscious, his phone died, and because of that, he was unable to receive any news from the outside world.

After waking up in the ward, the first thing Benjamin did was charge his phone. Once his phone was charged, he immediately dialed a number from Loang.

“Benjamin, are you all right?” Joseph’s voice came from the other side of the line.

With a hoarse voice, Benjamin answered, “I’m fine… Just badly injured. I have been resting for the past few days. That’s why I didn’t contact you.”

 

A Cue for Love Chapter 836

The Betrothal

“That’s good to hear.” From Joseph’s tone, one could tell that he was relieved. “When you disappeared after we got the news that the underground base of Blaze in Dellmoor had been blown up, Mr. Nine thought you had sacrificed yourself.”

“I’m fine… but not really. I’m severely wounded. The estimated time that I would need to recover is more than half a month.”

Even though Benjamin had not conversed with a doctor about his condition, he could feel several fractures in different parts of his body.

With his worries gone, Joseph replied excitedly, “Rest well. You deserve huge credit for blowing up Blaze’s underground base. I will suggest to Mr. Nine to reward you once you return to Loang.”

“Joseph, it wasn’t me who blew up Blaze’s underground base.”

“Eh?” Joseph was taken aback. “If it wasn’t you, who did it?”

“A woman.”

Benjamin remembered very clearly the image of Natalie pressing down on a button before the explosion.

If she had not prepared the explosives beforehand, he would have died under Gale’s firearm that day.

“Someone from Loang?” Joseph asked tentatively.

“No, someone from Chanaea.” After a few seconds of pondering, Benjamin settled on a description of Natalie. “A very unique yet brilliant woman.”

“What’s her name?”

“N—”

Before Benjamin could reveal Natalie’s name, the footsteps of the doctors doing rounds came from the door.

Afraid that his identity would be revealed, Benjamin swiftly hung up with a quick “talk to you later.”

Meanwhile, far away in a majestic palace in Loang, Joseph recounted the phone call to Bastien as the latter was working on a scale model.

Bastien was about to plant a small flag onto the model when Joseph reached the part where a woman was the one responsible for the explosion. His movements obviously slowed as he blinked in surprise. “Benjamin said it was a woman who blew up the underground base of Blaze?”

“That’s correct.” Joseph nodded confidently.

“Unbelievable,” commented Bastien.

Yet, at the same time, an image of a woman floated to the back of his mind. It was someone he had crossed paths with during his time in Chanaea.

Due to some changes in the political scene of Loang, Bastien had no choice but to leave Chanaea. Because of that, he had lost contact with the woman.

If it was possible, Bastien would want to see the sly woman again.

Naturally, Natalie was oblivious to all of that.

She was busy doing what she had promised Samuel—eating well and resting.

On the other hand, Samuel was completely rid of the poison, so he moved all his work to the hospital ward. That way, he could accompany Natalie while he worked.

During that period of time, Luna came and visited Samuel.

Whenever she visited, Steven would magically appear just on time.

Being people with sharp minds, it took Samuel and Natalie no time to figure out Steven’s true intentions for showing up.

After checking Samuel’s pulse, Luna announced, “There shouldn’t be anything wrong with your health anymore, Mr. Samuel. You should be fully recovered after a few more days of rest. I would then formally bid old Mr. Bowers farewell and depart for Greenview.”

Samuel hummed in acknowledgment before turning to Steven. “I want to stay with Nat. Steven, help me send Luna off.”

“On it, Sam.”

Steven nodded profusely.

After Steven left to catch up to Luna, Samuel continued to peel an orange for Natalie.

The peeled orange was round and juicy. Removing a wedge, Samuel fed it to Natalie.

Natalie chewed absent-mindedly before asking the question that had been haunting her for a while. “Tell me the truth. Between you and Ms. Garcia, is there a betrothal of a sort?”

Samuel plucked off another wedge from the orange. “Yep.”

“There really is a betrothal?” Natalie was shocked by his answer and began to stammer, “T-Then… you… she… Are you not going to take responsibility for her?”

“It’s just a betrothal. I doubt it’s anything serious. It was just a casual proposal made by our grandfathers after they had a couple of drinks.”

“But it’s still a betrothal.” Remembering Luna’s raised guard around herself, Natalie suddenly understood the reason behind her reaction. “That’s not really fair to Ms. Garcia, is it? Perhaps she has been waiting to marry you, only to find out I have been dating you.”

 

A Cue for Love Chapter 837

I Could Not Care Less

Samuel fed the second wedge to Natalie.

“It’s just a betrothal,” Samuel repeated firmly. “Plus, Luna and I hardly spent time with each other. It’s impossible for her to have strong feelings for me.” Samuel continued, “Even if she does, you’ve won me over first. That would not change. Whether or not she’s upset, I couldn’t care less. I only care about your happiness.”

His final statement sounded extremely merciless.

However, Natalie had to admit that he was not in the wrong.

There wasn’t so much right or wrong when it came to relationships, but rather the presence or absence of feelings.

Swallowing the piece of orange, Natalie flashed Samuel a smile. “Even if Ms. Garcia is betrothed to you, I have no intentions of letting you go. You’re mine. I’m not letting someone else have you!”

“Good.” Samuel’s eyes were filled with overflowing adoration. “In that case, you should declare me as yours more often.”

Meanwhile, as Luna exited the room, she noticed Steven following behind her.

“Mr. Steven, you don’t have to send me off. I remember the direction I came from.” Luna’s tone was polite but distant.

“You’re leaving in a few days?” Unable to help himself, Steven asked, “Can’t you stay in Dellmoor for two extra days and return to Greenview slightly later?”

Luna tossed a quizzical look at Steven’s request.

“Mr. Steven, what…”

“What I mean is, even though the poison has left Sam’s body, it’s still best to observe for a few more days. Your grandfather asked you to take care of Sam, right? So I think it’s best if you stay and observe for a little longer.” Unwilling to admit the truth, Steven came up with an excuse to ask Luna to stay.

The true reason behind Steven’s request went undetected by Luna.

After she heard Steven’s reasoning, she nodded seriously. “You’re right, Mr. Steven. I’ll stay back and observe Mr. Samuel’s condition for a few more days. Only when I’m certain that Mr. Samuel is fine will I leave Dellmoor.”

Steven was speechless, not knowing what to do with Luna.

She was not stupid, but the lack of experience made her naive. Because of that, she was unable to read between the lines.

Steven had originally made up his mind. Yet, for some strange reason, the words he wanted to say remained in his throat. Whenever he tried to speak, he would be at a loss for words.

Luna eyed Steven with her clear eyes. Seeing the hesitation on his face, she asked, “Are you okay, Mr. Steven? Is there something you want to tell me?”

Unable to say what he truly wanted to tell her, Steven sighed inwardly and gave up. Instead, he asked, “You’ve come to Dellmoor to treat Sam. I assume that you haven’t gone anywhere fun? Let me take you to some of the places you can’t find in Greenview, such as the aquarium.”

At the mention of the aquarium, Luna’s bright eyes lit up even more.

“Shall we?”

Since she was raised by her grandfather, Luna had matured at a young age. Even so, the child inside of her leaped for joy when Steven brought up the aquarium.

“Let’s.”

With that, Steven drove Luna to the aquarium.

Greenview was just a small town, so there was no aquarium there, unlike Dellmoor.

From the outside, the aquarium was already an impressive sight. However, when Luna followed Steven into the shark tunnel, she was so surprised that her jaw dropped.

Various fish of different shapes, sizes, and colors swam freely in the blue waters, passing from her left and right and even from above her head.

It was a peculiar yet amazing feeling for her.

Conversely, Steven had visited the aquarium way too many times when he was younger. Truth be told, he had gotten bored of the place. Nonetheless, when he saw the woman dressed in a white dress beside him staring at the fish in awe, he could not help but appreciate the wonders of the aquarium as well.

Suddenly, a simple-minded-looking plump child appeared out of the blue.

The child was so focused on running around that he was not looking in front of him as he charged toward Luna.

Out of reflex, Steven reached out subconsciously and grabbed Luna by her hand, pulling her closer to him.

“Careful.”

Just as Luna snapped out of her daze, she found herself in Steven’s arms.

Steven’s broad shoulders and warm arms were like a mighty fortress, shielding her from harm.

 

A Cue for Love Chapter 838

No Need For Words

“I’m so sorry that he nearly hit you! My son deserves a beating!” the boy’s mother began to apologize profusely.

Luna turned around and said with a smile, “It’s fine. Just be more careful next time.”

“Yes, of course.”

After talking to the boy’s mother, Luna looked at Steven and realized that he had been staring at her, and his strong arms were still around her.

She bit her lip and looked elsewhere before saying, “Mr. Steven, I’m fine now. Aren’t you…”

Steven finally regained his senses and reluctantly released her.

“Okay.”

“Thanks for your help just now.” Luna moved a little away from Steven and continued, “If you didn’t grab me in time just now, I think that child might have hit me.”

“You’re welcome. I’m glad to be of help.”

After their bodies came into contact earlier on, both Steven and Luna suddenly went quiet.

Luna pursed her lips and focused on the colorful fish.

On the other hand, Steven was concentrating on her with a smile on his face.

There were many times Steven wanted to hold her hand.

Unfortunately, he had yet to succeed.

When Steven was younger, he had dated quite a number of women.

However, after several failed relationships, Steven started to ridicule himself.

What’s the point of having so much experience with women?

With Luna, he felt like a fool who was in love for the first time. The thought of holding her hand made him so nervous.

The two of them spent the entire afternoon in the aquarium.

Seeing the selfie booth right at the exit of the aquarium, Steven suggested, “I guess you have never taken a selfie before?”

“No,” answered Luna honestly as she shook her head.

“Then, let us take one together.” Steven smiled gently and continued, “I think they will use the ocean theme for the background. We can take a photo as our souvenir.”

“I… I don’t really…”

Most of the time, Luna would be diagnosing patients with her grandpa in town and seldom took photos. That was why she felt awkward about it.

However, under the insistence of Steven, she still followed him into the photo booth.

Both their faces appeared on the computer screen immediately.

Luna was not sure how to pose, so she only stared into the camera and tried her hardest to smile.

When Steven saw that, he could not help but say, “To be honest, you look a little silly.”

“Silly?”

“Yes, you must do something like this!” Steven immediately made a face at the camera.

Luna had always had preconceptions about the Bowers family. When she saw Steven making the funny face, she could not help but burst out laughing.

She had never expected Steven to be so hilarious.

When Steven saw Luna laughing so happily, he started laughing too.

The two of them took a total of eight selfies and made two sets so that they could have one set each.

When Luna saw the photos and glanced at Steven, who was standing next to her, her grin widened. She only suppressed her smile when she realized she was getting carried away.

Later on, both of them went to watch the sea animals’ performance.

At the end of the trip, Steven placed an adorable baby otter plush into Luna’s hands.

“What—” Luna was taken aback as she looked at the tiny and cute baby otter.

“It’s for you.” Steven smiled. “When you were watching the performance earlier on, I saw you staring at the otters for a very long time. Since we can’t have a real otter, we’ll just get this toy. But if you don’t like it, I can—”

“I like it.” Luna hugged the baby otter plush in her arms with a smile. “Thank you, Steven.”

At that moment, their gazes met.

There seemed to be a subtle change in the looks in their eyes, yet there was no need for words to be said.

 

A Cue for Love Chapter 839

Unspeakable Confession

Natalie continued to get better under Samuel’s tender and loving care.

That day was the day when Dream Pharmaceutical would announce the acquisition of Dexmed Pharmaceutical and set up a subsidiary brand.

After begging Samuel for a long time, he finally allowed Natalie to go to work.

She picked a white silk blouse and black slacks, matching them with a pair of high heels.

Natalie exuded a sense of subtle confidence with her simple makeup and attire. It was enough for her to stand out among the crowd.

The moment she walked into the lobby of Dream Corporation, the receptionists’ eyes lit up.

“Oh my! Our chairwoman looks so good!”

“Dream keeps on expanding, and our salaries keep rising too. All thanks to the capable leadership of our chairwoman!”

“That’s true. Everyone knows that the chairwoman of Dream is not only good in her job but also highly adept at running a business!”

“Even though I’m straight, I can’t help but feel attracted to her too!”

After taking the VIP elevator, Natalie arrived at the CEO’s office on the top floor.

Yandel had long left for Loang to prepare for the expansion of Dream and had taken Lia with him as well. For now, only Ross was left in the office.

When Ross saw Natalie, he seemed surprised.

“Ms. Nichols, what are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be recuperating in the hospital?”

“Don’t fret. That’s what I have been doing all this while. Now I’m feeling much better.” Natalie smiled and continued, “Today is the day when my granddad’s dying wish is about to be fulfilled. No matter what, I have to be present to witness it with my own eyes.”

The press conference had not officially started, but Natalie could already feel a burning sensation in her chest.

After so much hard work, the day had finally arrived.

As Ross looked at Natalie, he could see a glint of hope flashing across her eyes.

“Ross, today is also your first day in a new position.” Natalie glanced at his crooked tie and reminded him, “But your tie is crooked!”

Ross tried to adjust his tie, but after a few attempts, he still failed to get it right.

Natalie was at a loss for words. “Stop moving. Let me do it.”

“What?”

Natalie walked up to him and lifted her hand to adjust his tie.

During the process, Ross kept his eyes fixated on Natalie. For some reason, the sight before him tugged at his heartstrings, and he somehow found it hard to breathe.

It had only been a little over ten seconds, but it felt like an eternity to him.

“All right. It’s done.”

After fixing the tie, Natalie stepped back to her initial spot.

“Ross, you can do it!”

Looking at the smiling woman in front of her, Ross could feel the searing blood in him cooling down bit by bit.

Amidst the darkness he was in, she was like a ray of light that rescued him from all the hopelessness and despair in his life.

His feelings for her were complicated. Not only did he admire Natalie, but he was also thankful to her. However, he had no idea when he started to develop romantic feelings for her.

Faced with someone like Natalie, it would be hard not to fall for her.

However, Ross dared not confess his feelings to her.

After all, Natalie had Samuel. But even if she did not, he was well aware that Natalie would still treat him as a friend.

It was not a bad thing to be friends with her, though.

As a friend, I would be able to stay by her side and do the things she wants to do. There’s nothing wrong with that.

With that thought in mind, Ross smiled gently at Natalie and said, “I will, Ms. Nichols.”

 

A Cue for Love Chapter 840

Unintentional

The press conference regarding the acquisition of Dexmed Pharmaceutical went on without a hitch.

Natalie requested photos of the event from the Public Relations Department and had them printed out on the spot.

After the event ended, Natalie left Dream Pharmaceutical and bought two bouquets of fresh flowers before heading to a cemetery on the outskirts of town.

Next to Jennie’s tombstone was a newly installed tombstone for Yara.

Natalie bent over and placed a bouquet of lilies before each tombstone.

“Mom, Yara, I’m here to see you.”

Yara had never gotten over the fact that Jennie had brought Natalie away instead of her in the past. Now that Yara had passed away, Natalie took it upon herself to arrange Yara’s tombstone beside their mother’s.

Natalie’s hair fluttered gently in the breeze.

She pushed her hair behind her ear and knelt. Then, she set fire to the photos of the press conference for Dexmed Pharmaceutical’s acquisition and tossed them into the small censer before her mother’s tombstone.

Flames licked at the photographs and rapidly turned them into a pile of ashes.

Natalie muttered, “Mom, I’ve taken back Granddad’s Dexmed Pharmaceutical.”

Her lips curved into a faint smile as determination filled her gaze.

She continued, “I’ll do my best to run Dexmed Pharmaceutical and practice Granddad’s principles. The company will strive to bring life-saving medication to the public and contribute to the well-being of society. But Mom, I’m going to defy your wishes. I want to uncover my background and investigate Blaze, the organization Granddad betrayed in the past. It’s going to be dangerous, but both you and Granddad have always told me that we can’t only think of ourselves. With power comes responsibility. Granddad chose to fight against them, and as his granddaughter and your daughter, I’m following in his footsteps, and I won’t stop until I uncover the truth.”

After that, Natalie got on her knees before Jennie’s tombstone and muttered a prayer before leaving.

Meanwhile, Samuel was busy decorating the greenhouse where he planned to propose to Natalie.

He wanted to create an unforgettable proposal for her. To that end, he hired a landscape architect to decorate the venue. Nonetheless, Samuel showed up to supervise the preparation process and ensure everything was done to perfection.

Justin thought he was about to go blind from the number of pink roses in the greenhouse.

“Samuel, you’re doomed! You’re a lovesick fool!”

“I am.” Samuel added, “I would gladly make the same choices even if I have countless chances to change my fate.”

Justin wondered why he agreed to help Samuel decorate the proposal venue and subject himself to a cringefest.

Samuel’s still the same as always, yet when he turns up the dial on romance, he’s a gushy sight.

Amid Justin’s musings, Samuel said, “Stop daydreaming, Justin. Help me move these flowers.”

“Yes, yes!”

Justin dared not poke fun at his friend and obediently moved the flowers as instructed.

After a busy morning, the setting for the proposal began to take shape.

Justin and Samuel left the greenhouse and walked onto a grassy field outside.

The former had been itching for some proper sparring for a while, and he playfully punched Samuel’s chest.

The punch drew a groan out of Samuel, who even stumbled a couple of steps backward.

Justin had used a lot of strength because his abilities were far weaker than Samuel’s.

In fact, Samuel could easily dodge Justin’s punch with his sharp senses. Hence, Justin had not expected that Samuel would be unable to evade his attack and even be caught off guard.

“Are you all right, Sam?” A panicky Justin explained, “I was just fooling around. I thought you would dodge my punch. I swear, I wasn’t trying to attack you on the sly!”