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A Cue for Love Chapter 841
Caught Off Guard
Samuel clutched his chest and involuntarily frowned.
He pursed his lips tightly as his gaze darkened. Justin watched his expression warily, clueless about what was going on in his friend’s mind.
Justin said, “I really didn’t do it on purpose, Samuel.”
“I know,” Samuel replied lightly while staring at Justin.
Still uneasy, Justin asked, “Are you really okay? What happened just now, Samuel? It’s so weird! Why didn’t you dodge my punch earlier?”
“I couldn’t be bothered to evade it.” Samuel’s tone remained nonchalant as though the punch had scarcely affected him.
“That makes sense now!” Justin was immensely relieved by his reply. “Based on your abilities, you would’ve expected my punch.”
“Yes.”
“That’s great! Well, I’m going to arrange for lunch now.” Justin turned around and headed to a restaurant to order their lunch.
Once he was safely out of Justin’s sight, Samuel clutched his chest again. Several coughs racked his body, and he was shocked to taste blood near his throat.
It turned out that he had been lying to Justin all along.
He had not sensed his friend’s punch, so he could not react in time to evade the attack.
What the heck happened?
Samuel’s eyes narrowed in thought.
Slowly, he lifted his hand and clenched his fist. He tried to feel the energy around his joints and muscles, and he came to the sinking realization that his strength was gradually ebbing away.
How could this happen? Natalie had already administered the antidote. It should’ve neutralized the accelerated-aging poison in my body. I’ve been resting all this while too, so I shouldn’t feel this way.
Suddenly, a frightening thought crossed Samuel’s mind.
What if it’s because of something else?
Several days later, Natalie went shopping with Yana.
Her pregnant belly was even more obvious now, though her waist still appeared slim from behind.
Yana grew even more radiant as her pregnancy progressed.
Her simple get-up failed to conceal her brimming motherly sentiment.
She immediately clasped Natalie’s hand and exclaimed, “We haven’t seen each other in forever, Natalie!”
“Exactly!” Natalie smiled and added, “That’s why I came once you invited me.”
“That’s great!”
Natalie accompanied Yana as the latter browsed the children’s section.
Every piece of clothing and toy caught Yana’s fancy, and she went on a massive shopping spree in the store.
By the time she was done shopping, Yana was exhausted, so the two of them decided to grab a meal at a nearby restaurant.
“Have you and Hans thought of the baby’s name, Yana?” asked Natalie.
“Not yet.” Yana shook her head and lamented, “My dad and Hans’ dad have been debating names for the past two days. It’s a close competition, and there’s no clear winner in sight.”
“Well, whose suggestion do you like better?”
Yana could not help but rub her temples when she heard Natalie’s question. “Is ‘neither’ an option? My dad’s keen on picking a name from The Republic, while my father-in-law is eyeing Shakespeare’s Sonnets. Their argument has gone beyond the baby’s name to the literary significance of the works. I don’t know how these two old men have the energy to argue until they’re both red in the face.”
She immediately burst into laughter after finishing her sentence.
Natalie could not help but join in when she imagined their fight.
Yana and Hans’ long-awaited second child was already the apple of the Weiss and Becker families before it was even born.
After Yana updated Natalie on her situation, she asked, “Enough about me. What’s going on with you and Samuel? When is he going to marry my sister?”
A Cue for Love Chapter 842
Spilling The Beans
Natalie knew Yana bore no ill will in asking about her future marriage plans.
As her godsister, Yana merely wished to know when Samuel and Natalie would officially become husband and wife.
Nonetheless, it did not seem as though marriage was on the immediate horizon for Natalie.
As such, Natalie answered candidly, “We don’t have any plans at the moment.”
Yana had assumed that they did not publicize news of their marriage for privacy, yet she was surprised to learn that Samuel had not proposed to Natalie at all.
She hastily replied, “I was just curious, Natalie.”
“Don’t worry. I won’t read too much into it.” Natalie nodded reassuringly before meeting Yara’s gaze and adding, “Samuel and I have been through a lot together, Yana. He’s the one for me. A marriage certificate is just a piece of paper to me. I don’t need it to prove our commitment to one another.”
Natalie meant every word of what she said about her relationship with Samuel.
Samuel’s feelings and sincerity toward her were more important than any of those formalities.
Yana grasped her hand and uttered, “I’ve been through a lot to gain you as a younger sister. I just want you to be happy and safe.”
“I will.” Natalie smiled and nodded.
After their meal, they left the shopping mall.
The overprotective Hans was already waiting to pick Yana up at the shopping mall entrance.
Natalie bid Yana farewell before returning to the Bowers residence.
Justin happened to be in, and he was so absorbed in a phone call that he did not hear Natalie entering.
At that moment, he continued chatting on the phone, “I can’t come back yet. Samuel’s going to propose soon, and I’m helping to decorate the venue. He’s treating your poor brother like a slave. The decorations should be up by next week. I’ll come back to Livingsfill then.”
Natalie could easily hear every word of his phone conversation.
After hanging up on his call to his sister, Justin turned around and immediately saw Natalie standing not far behind him. He was so surprised that he almost dropped his phone.
“W-When did you come in?” Justin silently prayed that Natalie had not heard anything as it would ruin Samuel’s surprise.
Natalie shot him a cheeky smile and drawled, “Oh, right about the time you mentioned helping Samuel to decorate the proposal venue.”
Instantly, Justin panicked.
D*mn it! This is a disaster! Samuel has been keeping the proposal venue decoration under wraps to give Natalie a surprise! He’s going to kill me now that Natalie has heard all about it from my big mouth before the decorations are even complete!
He pasted on an awkward smile and sputtered, “You must have misheard me!”
“I didn’t!” Natalie smiled and insisted, “I heard everything clearly. You said the decorations would be done in a week, allowing you to leave Dellmoor and return to Livingsfill.”
Justin knew then that he was doomed.
Nonetheless, Justin made a last-ditch attempt to save himself. He clasped his hands together in desperation and pleaded, “My dear future sister-in-law, could you please keep this piece of knowledge to yourself? He really wants to surprise you, and all his efforts will be down the drain if you know about it. He’s going to kill me for this! You have no idea what lengths Samuel has gone to in order to give you an unforgettable proposal. The landscape architects and I are struggling to keep up with his fantastical ideas.”
Natalie’s heart warmed after hearing Justin’s pleas.
The proposal was one thing, yet it was Samuel’s effort and love that touched her.
He has always been like this! He doesn’t say a thing but tries to give me the best of everything!
With that thought in mind, Natalie walked toward Justin and patted his shoulder. She reassured him, “Don’t worry, Justin! I can keep a secret.”
“You said so yourself! Don’t rat me out!” Justin felt as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. “Just pretend you don’t know anything and wait for Samuel’s surprise! Though you already know about his preparations, I guarantee you’ll still be bowled over by the actual event.”
A Cue for Love Chapter 843
Painful Delight
Samuel came out of his study a moment later and saw Justin and Natalie in conversation.
“What are you two chatting about?” Samuel asked with a frown.
Justin’s expression appeared unnatural while Natalie replied smoothly, “He’s asking me for advice on treating his weak kidney.”
Justin silently stewed in injustice, yet he could only swallow his pride to conceal their secret. I don’t have weak kidneys; I just have a stupid big mouth!
Since Samuel and Justin had more things to discuss regarding their work, Natalie headed off to the nursery to check on the five children.
They had not seen her in some time and were naturally all over her when she arrived.
Natalie felt a twinge of regret for not coming to see them sooner. Consequently, she stayed with them in the nursery until they fell asleep.
“Good night, Mommy!”
“Night night, Mommy!”
“Good night, Mommy!”
A chorus of childish voices wished her good night, and Natalie’s heart swelled with an indescribable sense of happiness.
When Natalie returned to her bedroom, she saw Samuel standing on the balcony with a lit cigarette between his slender fingers.
She deliberately crept toward him quietly like a kitten, tip-toeing forward until she was right behind him. Then, she wrapped her hands around his waist and hugged him from behind.
As Natalie relished the comforting sensation of his broad and powerful back, she buried her face into it, taking in the faint minty scent of his body.
“Nat,” Samuel called out huskily.
She initially cringed when he first called her by this pet name. Yet, at that moment, she found the name extremely seductive when uttered by his lips.
Her lips involuntarily curved into a smile when she thought of his preparations for a surprise proposal.
Still, I promised Justin I wouldn’t say a word. I’ll keep his secret and pretend I don’t know a thing.
Meanwhile, Samuel’s large hand closed over hers and moved it away from his waist.
Natalie stared at her hand blankly, unsure of what Samuel planned to do. Amid her confusion, Samuel’s lips met hers in a kiss without warning.
She could not help but moan.
He was smoking earlier, and the taste of his cigarette lingered in his mouth.
Suddenly, his kiss inexplicably grew intense and urgent. It felt as if he was desperately trying to devour her through the kiss.
Gradually, Natalie surrendered herself to him and slowly moved back into the room.
Eventually, she had nowhere left to go and fell back-first into the large bed in the room.
Thankfully, the bed was soft enough to cushion Natalie’s fall. Samuel caged her in with his body a second after she lay down.
The contrast between the soft bed against her back and Samuel’s warm, solid chest against her front was almost too much for her to bear. She felt as though electricity was coursing through her veins.
“S-Samuel?” Natalie uttered while staring at her man with a pair of sparkling eyes.
Samuel thought her eyes were so beautiful they could blind him.
Without sparing her a chance to catch her breath, Samuel seized her lips in a kiss, swallowing the words on the tip of Natalie’s tongue.
It was a passionate and, at times, rough night, and Natalie wondered if it was a result of their prolonged abstinence.
Samuel behaved as if he wanted to consume her entire being.
Still, Natalie loved every second of their wild night.
The next day, Natalie woke up with sore muscles all over. She turned around to give Samuel a hug, yet he was nowhere to be seen.
After washing up, she headed downstairs. When she saw Gavin, she asked, “Has Samuel left the house, Gavin?”
The elderly man smiled warmly at her and replied, “Yes, he did! He left early in the morning.”
Natalie nodded in acknowledgment. If Samuel isn’t busy with work, perhaps he rushed off to decorate the proposal venue?
A Cue for Love Chapter 844
Counterattack Of The Poison
Ever since Luna was in Dellmoor, she had been staying temporarily at the guesthouse adjacent to the Bowers manor.
Leading a disciplined lifestyle, she was used to waking up early every morning. When Samuel dropped by and pressed the doorbell, she had already woken up and was saying a prayer for her late grandfather in the room.
Seconds later, she stepped out to answer the door and was astounded to see Samuel standing outside the guesthouse.
“Mr. Samuel…” She was caught off guard by the latter’s sudden appearance.
“There’s something I need to ask you.” Samuel cut to the chase.
“Okay! Please come in.” She moved aside to let him in and lead him to the room.
Samuel scanned the room intuitively and was impressed by its cleanliness.
Like Natalie, Luna’s life revolved around a wide variety of herbs. Thus, her body tended to give off a faint refreshing herbal smell. At that moment, there was even a whiff of herbal fragrance in the room.
Samuel caught a glimpse of the baby otter plush on the bed, but he did not even arch his brows.
After serving him a cup of tea, Luna asked courteously, “Mr. Samuel, you mentioned that there’s something you need to ask me. What’s that?”
Samuel unbuttoned his cufflink and rolled up one of his sleeves before stretching his forearm toward her. “You’ll be able to detect it from my pulse.”
Luna knitted her brows, placing her index finger and middle finger slightly against Samuel’s wrist. She then tried to feel the rate and rhythm of his pulse with her eyes closed.
His pulse seemed stable and powerful, but somehow Luna could detect faint unusual pounding rates in between.
Dumbstruck, she opened her eyes and piped up, “How’s that possible?”
“Between you and your grandpa, who has more expertise in the medical field? Had he ever briefed you about my condition?” Samuel asked candidly.
There was a drastic change in Luna’s countenance, but she responded nonchalantly, “Even though I can’t claim to be more skillful than my grandpa in the medical field, I’m familiar with your illness and well-trained by him. If not for the Bowers family, the Garcia family would have been wiped out a century ago. As the descendent of the only bloodline who cheated death at that time, I started pursuing knowledge in the medical field at a young age. On top of that, my grandpa told me I bear the responsibility to suppress the poison in your body. Thus, I know what happened to you and what your current pulse reading indicates.”
After pulling back his forearm, Samuel queried placidly, “All right. Can you tell me what my pulse reading implies?”
After pondering for a while, Luna replied warily, “It implies the poison in your body can’t be suppressed. In fact, there are symptoms of a counterattack.”
Samuel squinted his eyes and instructed, “Carry on.”
“The poison in your body has never been expelled. Grandpa had only come up with a solution to suppress it for at least a century. Nonetheless, it was good enough to prevent the poison from invading your body during your lifetime. Most importantly, this method won’t affect your health. However, the poison seems to have broken free from my grandpa’s suppression. No doubt, it’s still at the early stage, but I foresee your body systems and functions being affected by it sometime later,” Luna explained further somberly.
Samuel knew at once that his speculation was proven right. He asked grimly, “Luna, what on earth is happening?”
Luna furrowed her brows and contemplated for quite a while before something came to her. “It could be due to the drug that accelerates aging. At that time, your body aged at a rapid rate. Subsequently, the poison that was supposed to be suppressed underwent rapid fission too. Even though you were injected with the antidote, it could only restore your body functionality. Nonetheless, the fissioned poison can’t be eliminated…”
That was the only speculation that could explain the current change in Samuel’s body.
“Luna, try to apply Old Mr. Garcia’s method to suppress it again,” Samuel instructed solemnly.
A Cue for Love Chapter 845
It Is Impossible
Notwithstanding, the current circumstance was a stark contrast to the previous one. Grandpa was mainly suppressing the poison in his body many years ago, but I have to expel it now! The very moment he was injected with that particular drug, Pandora’s box was opened. Even though it managed to be closed in the end, we still can’t figure out what life-threatening elements had leaked before that!
Wearing a look of sheer solemnity, Luna emphasized hesitantly, “Mr. Samuel, I have to be frank with you… I can only give it a try at most. But I can’t assure you it’ll be as effective as before…”
“Then keep trying till it’s successful! I want you to leave no stones unturned to suppress the poison in my body,” Samuel cut her off as he gazed at her with utter frigidness in his eyes.
In an instant, Luna tensed up. Since it was her responsibility, she had no choice but to reassure him, “I will.”
“I promise to be cooperative throughout the treatment, but you must keep things under wraps from everyone, especially Nat. You’re one of the very few doctors I can trust for the time being. Thus, I hope you won’t let me down,” Samuel stated resolutely. A glint of inexplicit emotion flickered in his eyes.
“Okay, I get it.” Luna tried to feel his pulse again before telling him earnestly, “Mr. Samuel, I need to focus on preparing the herbs needed for the herbal therapy these two days. I’ll contact you once everything is ready.”
“All right,” the latter responded briefly and got to his feet to leave the guesthouse.
Coincidentally, he bumped into Steven, who brought along breakfast, upon leaving the place.
“Luna, today I…” Steven’s voice trailed off at the sight of Samuel stepping out of the guesthouse. “Sam, why are you here?”
Devoid of expression, Samuel replied casually, “I’m here to look for Luna. I have something to discuss with her.”
“Oh, I see!” Steven nodded.
Samuel shot him a meaningful glance and frowned. “You have been dropping by a lot to see Luna, haven’t you?”
Steve refuted, “Erm… not as often as you think. After all, Luna is our guest and has traveled all the way from Greenview. Since you’re occupied, I’ll help to entertain her with hospitality on behalf of the Bowers family. There’s nothing wrong with that, right? But Sam, why are you suddenly asking me this?”
“From today onwards, try not to drop by to look for her too often,” Samuel uttered expressionlessly.
“Huh?” Steven was puzzled.
“I’ll see her more often from now on. Anyway, I’ve got to get going to the office,” Samuel mumbled and left.
Steven was utterly speechless as he gazed at Samuel’s retreating figure. What did Sam mean? Did he remind me not to drop by too often as he will need to see her frequently? Since when did they start to get so closely acquainted with each other?
Not to mention, Sam and Luna don’t need to liaise with each other at work. Hmm! Unequivocally, a man tends to drop by a woman’s place frequently because he has feelings for her!
Steven almost slapped his own mouth when the idea popped up in his mind. How preposterous! It’s impossible!
A Cue for Love Chapter 846
The Aloofness
Even so, Benjamin only twitched his lips without uttering any word.
“Hmph! Benjamin, you won’t make a fuss over that, right?” Natalie snorted.
“Of course, I won’t. I’m only surprised because you mentioned that I was your comrade,” Benjamin responded. The weariness on his face seemed to have faded when he flashed her a smile.
“What’s so surprising? If not for you, I could have met my end and gotten buried among the debris!” she jokingly snapped as she helped him back into the ward and lie on the bed.
Later, she twisted the lid of the thermal food jar and handed him a spoon. “Take some soup then. This is chicken and ham soup. It’s nutritious for you.”
“Okay!” Benjamin gladly responded.
He felt a ripple of warmth flow into his stomach after taking a few sips. Hence, he asked inquisitively, “You added some herbs into it, didn’t you?”
“Yeah, I’ve added in some to help quicken your recovery,” Natalie replied placidly and whipped out a bottle. “Since I’ve attended to your wound before, I bet you’re aware of my expertise in the medical field, right? I feel bad for causing you to sustain severe injuries during the explosion unwittingly. These pills are produced via a special concoction. I believe they are helpful in the healing of your wounds and the growth of your bones. It’s also a token of my sincerity to compensate you!”
Looking intently into the earnestness in Natalie’s eyes, Benjamin took the bottle of pills from her and thanked her. “Thanks. I’ll take it then.”
“Do you have any plans after your recovery?” she asked him.
Benjamin elucidated, “I came all the way to Dellmoor to investigate Blaze’s research base. Since it’s been destroyed by the explosion, there’s no point for me to continue staying here. After my condition stabilizes, I’ll leave and go back to Loang.”
Natalie’s curiosity was piqued. “If King is Blaze’s leader, then your…”
“Sorry, I can’t reveal anything about that.” Knowing that Natalie was curious about his superior, Benjamin’s expression darkened instantaneously. “Even if you’ve saved my life twice, there are still things I can’t pour out to you. I hope you understand that I have no choice due to my compliance with the commands and restrictions. At the same time, I’m trying to protect you. You might place yourself in deep waters if you dig out more information.”
Natalie was not an assertive person. Hence, she respected Benjamin’s privacy and did not continue pestering him about that.
“Other than that, heed my advice and stay alert,” Benjamin advised as he fastened his gaze on Natalie. “Undeniably, Blaze’s research base was blasted because of you, so bear in mind not to let your guard down. It might seem peaceful at the moment, but the worst is yet to come. I’m afraid both Blaze and King won’t let you off easily!”
Needless to say, Natalie was well aware that Benjamin was being sincere in giving his word of advice.
She nodded solemnly. “Thanks for warning me. I’ll keep my guard up all the time. See you around then.”
“Okay!” Benjamin nodded.
Shortly after, Natalie rose and left the ward. The moment she stepped out of the hospital, she cast a look in the direction of the burning sun. Well, I’ve opted for this path with unlimited obstacles. There’s no turning back from the very moment I made the decision.
Instead of going with the flow timorously, she talked herself into mustering up her courage. Unequivocally, she would only be able to protect herself and her beloved ones if she became mightier.
A few days elapsed since then.
Every day, Samuel left home early in the morning and was only back after the night had fallen. Natalie assumed he was busy making preparations for the proposal.
One day, it was almost the middle of the night when Samuel was eventually home.
Natalie grinned blissfully as she greeted him, “Ah! You’re back!”
“Yeah!” Samuel tugged his collar with an unmissable hint of frustration in his eyes.
“Have you been busy lately?” Natalie questioned warily.
Nevertheless, Samuel only replied in a perfunctory tone, “Yeah!”
Before Natalie could ask further, he uttered emotionlessly, “I’m exhausted today, and I need a shower now. Go to bed earlier, okay? Don’t stay up late to wait for me.”
Seconds later, he stepped into the bathroom and closed the door.
Nevertheless, Natalie’s mood was not spoiled at all.
If she had not overheard Justin talking on the phone earlier, she might have been bothered by Samuel’s unusual aloofness and making wild guesses.
However, she was convinced that Samuel had been busy making preparations for the proposal. Who knows, maybe it’s also part of his proposal to be cold toward me wittingly? Ha! I’m not the type of woman who makes a fuss over such trivial matters.
Leaning her head on her arm while listening to the sound of water flowing as Samuel showered, she gradually drifted off to sleep.
A Cue for Love Chapter 847
Do Not Put Her In A Tight Spot
The moment Samuel stepped out of the bathroom, he caught sight of Natalie sleeping with her lips curved into a smile. He approached her and lowered his body to scrutinize her.
The dim yellowish light from the mini night lamp cascaded on Natalie’s dainty face. Below her lovely arched brows, her charming eyes were tightly shut at the moment. Even so, he could barely take his eyes off her. Her curly eyelashes fluttered slightly, matching the tempo of her steady and rhythmic breathing.
Regardless of how long Samuel kept his eyes glued to her, he knew he would never get sick of it. It only made his heart flutter more the longer he gazed at her. How he wished he could have her beautiful face carved in his heart.
After what seemed like an eternity, Samuel got to his feet gradually. He then walked silently to the balcony and lit a cigarette.
Luna had used the same solution to suppress the poison in his body, but it could scarcely help.
She presumed the poison in his body would evade his nervous system even more rapidly if they could not find a more effective way to suppress it. By then, his energy would gradually drain, and his five senses would become weaker. In the worst-case scenario, he might encounter breathing difficulty and be unable to defecate by himself.
Natalie was also a doctor. Nonetheless, of all the people, Samuel did not wish to let her discover his illness the most!
At the thought, he was suddenly out of breath due to the stabbing pain in his chest. It was as though someone had poked an invisible steel needle into his heart.
Deep down, he could not help despising the mighty creator for being hard-hearted. Now that I’ve finally found the meaning of life, how could you have the heart to snatch away my health and self-esteem?
Samuel ended up staying awake the whole night.
The following morning, he left for the guesthouse before Natalie woke up.
Similarly, Luna had a sleepless night going through medical books for methods to expel the poison from Samuel’s body.
Wearing a solemn look, she suggested, “Mr. Samuel, I came across a new method for the acupuncture session last night. I hope you’re willing to give it a try.”
“All right!” He unbuttoned his shirt, exposing his firm chest.
Luna was about to whip out a needle, but someone knocked on the door abruptly.
“Go and answer the door first,” Samuel urged her in a low voice.
“Okay!” Luna nodded and stepped out to open the door.
She was astounded when Steven came into view with a bouquet of flowers.
“Good morning!” he greeted her gleefully.
“Hi!” Luna replied curtly as she was preoccupied with the tedious mission of expelling Samuel’s poison from his body.
Steven asked tactfully, “I brought you flowers. Aren’t you going to invite me in for a cup of tea?”
Considering the fact that Samuel hoped to keep his illness a secret, Luna turned him down instinctively, “Mr. Steven, it’s not convenient at the moment. Thanks for your flowers. Could you please leave first?”
As he sensed that she intended to chase him off, by all means, Steven’s frown deepened into a scowl.
When Luna was about to close the door, he stretched out a hand to stop her.
“Why is it inconvenient?” Steven snapped.
“You…” Luna was at a loss for words; her face turned crimson with fury. It never crossed her mind that Steven would insist on putting her on the spot. “Mr. Steven, please mind your manners. It’s inconvenient now, and I can’t tell you why. Please don’t make things difficult for me.”
She was evidently not good at lying. Thus, it piqued Steven’s suspicion even more when the former seemed all worked up in chasing him away.
“What makes you think that I’m making things difficult for you? Is there anything bugging your mind? Or perhaps, someone is picking on you here, but you don’t dare to let us know about it?” Even though Steven sounded a bit harsh, he was undoubtedly worried stiff about her.
“Nothing. It’s nothing. I’m fine. Mr. Steven, could you please leave first? Please don’t cross the line,” Luna pleaded while trying to close the door.
“Luna, I won’t leave if you don’t make things clear today!” Steven stated adamantly.
“What’s the matter with you?” Luna raised her voice in frustration.
Before a heated argument between the duo unfolded, a man’s low and charismatic voice sounded behind Luna. “Steven, didn’t you hear that? Luna asked you not to put her in a tight spot!”
A Cue for Love Chapter 848
Leave Him Be
“Sam?” Steven’s eyes went wide in disbelief when he saw Samuel stepping out from behind Luna.
His firm chest and abdominal muscles could be seen as he slowly buttoned up the shirt that was loosely draped over his shoulders.
What the… Why are these two… I mean, it’s fine for Sam to come see Luna, but why would he be shirtless in her house? Also, Luna got really nervous when I simply wanted to come inside for a bit. Was she afraid of me seeing something I shouldn’t?
With that in mind, Steven questioned him anxiously, “Sam, what are you doing here?”
“I have my reasons for coming over to see her. Just because you’re my brother doesn’t mean I have to report everything to you, you know?” Samuel replied with an icy-cold expression.
Steven shifted his gaze between them as he protested, “But you’re shirtless in her house, Sam! Don’t you think you should at least explain yourself? This could really give others the wrong idea!”
He was determined to have Samuel provide him a satisfactory explanation no matter what.
Unsure of what to say, Luna got so nervous that her knuckles turned white on the spot.
Samuel narrowed his eyes and said, “Both Luna and I are adults. We’re capable of taking responsibility for our actions, so there’s no need to explain anything.”
Steven felt like his heart was being smashed to pieces by a sledgehammer as he stared at Samuel.
“What if it wasn’t me who showed up today? What if it was Natalie instead? Would you have said the same thing to her?” he asked with a sad look on his face.
There was a hint of darkness in Samuel’s eyes when he heard that, but it was gone in an instant.
“Yes, I would’ve told her the exact same thing,” he replied coldly.
Steven stepped forward and grabbed him by the collar as he shouted, “What the heck has gotten into you, Sam? I thought you liked Natalie! How could you do this to her?”
“Who I like is none of your business. What, are you going to hit me now?” Samuel replied while brushing Steven’s hands off.
“You…”
Steven glared at him furiously with reddened eyes as he continued, “I’ve always been proud to have you as my brother, Sam. This is the first time I’ve been so disappointed in you!”
“Okay,” Samuel mumbled nonchalantly without a care in the world.
Steven was so upset that he turned around and left without saying anything further.
Samuel waited until he had closed the door behind him before turning toward Luna, who still had hesitation written all over her face. “Luna, continue the treatment.”
“But… Mr. Steven seems to have gotten the wrong idea about our relationship…” Luna protested with her eyes red.
I didn’t get to say much earlier, but I clearly noticed the look of pain and defeat on Steven’s face. I came to Dellmoor all by myself, so Steven was the only person keeping me company this whole time. On top of that, I can tell that he has feelings for me. I bet he must think I’m a promiscuous woman now that he has caught me and Samuel in such an intimate situation, huh?
Samuel took his shirt back off as he said, “Leave him be. I told you, I need to keep my poisoning a secret. No one else can find out about this. You know my condition best. If I don’t find a way to suppress the poison, I’ll only have about six months left before I need to be put on life support. If I can find a way to cure myself of this poisoning, then I will compensate them for the damage I’ve done. If not, then… Maybe leaving them like this isn’t so bad after all.”
Being his personal doctor, Luna was able to understand the internal struggle he had to go through when making this decision.
“What about Ms. Nichols? What do you plan on doing about her?” she asked curiously.
Samuel’s eyes watered up slightly as he replied with a wry smile, “If six months is all I have left, then I will let her go. Someday, I won’t even have control over my bladder and bowels, and I would rather die than let her see me in that state.”
A Cue for Love Chapter 849
What Has Gotten Into You
As Kenneth wasn’t getting any younger, Natalie would examine his health often.
“The weather may have started to warm up lately, but your body needs time to slowly adjust. I’ll prescribe you some medication to help with that, so make sure you take them on time, okay?” Natalie said with a smile after taking his pulse.
“Thank you so much, Natalie!”
“Don’t mention it, Grandpa. Honestly, you really don’t have to keep thanking me for every little thing,” Natalie replied.
Kenneth sipped on his tea and exclaimed with a sigh, “Sometimes, I still dream of how I used to think Yara was my savior, and it reminds me of how foolish I used to be. Fortunately, we were able to correct that mistake and make things right before it was too late. I’m very glad to have found my real savior in time before I make even more irreversible mistakes!”
“We should just let bygones be bygones, Grandpa. Right now, I’m satisfied with having Franklin, Sophia, Xavian, Clayton, and Yumi by my side,” Natalie replied.
“You sure are incredibly mature despite your young age, Natalie!” Kenneth exclaimed while staring at her in admiration.
The more I know her, the more I am able to see her merits… Our family truly is blessed to have her as Samuel’s wife and as a mother for the kids!
After leaving the guesthouse, Steven’s mind was in a mess as he made a trip to the Bowers manor.
He tensed up in surprise when he got there and saw Natalie inside. “You… W-What are you doing here?”
“Steven! How could you be so rude to Natalie? Her presence is very much welcomed here! Are you trying to kick her out in front of me?” Kenneth scolded him angrily while putting his teacup down.
“I’m sorry, Grandpa. That’s not what I meant.” Steven glanced nervously at Natalie as he continued, “I-I just wasn’t expecting to see her here, that’s all!”
He had yet to regain his composure after seeing Samuel shirtless at Luna’s place earlier, so bumping into Natalie immediately after nearly drove him insane.
Natalie shot him a glance and asked with a faint smile, “What’s wrong, Steven? Why are you acting like you’ve just seen a ghost? Do I really look that scary to you?”
Steven rubbed his nose awkwardly as he explained, “O-Of course not! I was just a little surprised, that’s all! You and Grandpa are probably just overthinking things! Besides, I really love having you as a sister-in-law, so why would I not welcome you here?”
Kenneth stroked his beard as he said, “I suppose it is time for you and Samuel to plan your wedding.”
Natalie pursed her lips and kept quiet, but the look of joy and shyness in her eyes was clear as day. They had indeed been planning their wedding, and she was expecting for him to propose to her in a few days.
Steven felt a lot worse when he heard that and recalled what he had seen at the guesthouse earlier.
Had they seen how Samuel responded earlier, I doubt they’d be able to think that with such certainty!
Steven, who was usually a chatterbox, fell incredibly silent all of a sudden. On top of that, he even actively tried to avoid making eye contact with either of them.
When it was time to leave, Natalie excused herself and walked out of the mansion with Steven.
Being the more sensitive type, Natalie noticed something off about him and asked, “What’s gotten into you today, Steven? You looked really uncomfortable every time Samuel was brought up in our conversation earlier.”
A Cue for Love Chapter 850
What Is Wrong With You Two
Steven stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Natalie.
Natalie knew she had hit the nail on the head when she saw his obvious reaction.
“Did you and Samuel get into a fight?”
“No…” Steven replied with a dejected look on his face. If anything, he actually preferred getting into a fight with Samuel than walking in on his dirty deed.
Of course, Natalie was no fool and could tell his response wasn’t genuine. “Did Samuel bully you, then?”
Upon glancing at her and meeting her concerned gaze, Steven felt tempted to just tell her the truth about everything. However, he feared that doing so would hurt her deeply as a result. Having that dilemma felt like having a fish bone stuck in his throat, and it was making Steven extremely uncomfortable.
Natalie narrowed her eyes when she saw no response from him. “Hmm?”
Unable to withstand her penetrating gaze, Steven shrugged and tried to brush it off casually by saying, “No, it’s nothing like that! I just woke up rather early today, so I’m still half asleep right now.”
Although Natalie didn’t believe him, she nodded like she did anyway.
It’s way too obvious that he’s lying, but… Well, I guess there’s no point in probing any further if he doesn’t want to tell me about it.
“In that case, do make sure to get enough rest!” Natalie then made a telephone gesture at him as she continued, “If there’s anything you don’t feel comfortable talking to Samuel about, do feel free to give me a call! You’re his brother, so I’ll treat you like my brother as well!”
“All right, I will,” Steven mumbled in response.
The sight of Natalie’s genuine smile hurt his heart, causing him to clench his fists behind his back.
I know Sam isn’t the kind of person to do such a thing, but he didn’t deny it when I questioned him either! I don’t understand this! Natalie is such a nice person, so why doesn’t he know to appreciate her and be content with her? Why did he have to lay his hands on a young girl like Luna? Is he not satisfied with just Natalie? Does he want to have both of them?
It was already eleven by the time Samuel returned to the Bowers residence that night.
Upon entering the room, he saw Natalie reading a book beside the bed.
The warm lighting cast a beautiful glow on her gorgeous face, highlighting her mesmerizing eyelashes and delicate facial features. In that moment, Samuel couldn’t help but feel glad to be alive.
Samuel was so captivated by the sight before him that he didn’t feel like doing anything. All he wanted was to burn that image into the back of his mind.
God knows how much time I have left… I don’t know how much longer I’ll be able to look at her like this…
He clenched his fists as a feeling of helplessness crept up his spine and filled his heart, but he didn’t know what he could do about her.
Eventually, Natalie heard his footsteps and looked up at him. “Ah, you’re back!”
Samuel nodded with a cold look on his face as he began unbuttoning his shirt.
Natalie lifted the blanket, got out of bed, and walked up to him as she asked, “Tell me, what happened between you and Steven?”
“Why do you ask?” Samuel felt his chest tighten as he glared at her. Has Steven told her about what happened today morning? Well, I did intend for Natalie to find out sooner or later, but this is a little too soon! I’m not ready for it just yet!
Despite feeling incredibly nervous, Samuel tried to ask as casually as possible, “Did you find out about anything?”
“I wouldn’t be asking you if I did!” Natalie then stood on her tiptoes and looked him in the eye as she continued, “You brothers sure are a strange pair! So far, both of you are acting all awkward about this. Are you two refusing to speak to each other or what?”