The Promise of Happiness (Natalie and Samuel) novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Staring at Samuel’s face, Natalie was dumbfounded, unable to utter a single word,

Right then, Xavian switched the computer screen to another interface. He then pointed at it.

“Samuel Bowers, the head of the wealthiest family in Chanaea. He’s thirty years old and has tens of billions of net worth. Doesn’t he look identical to Clayton and me? Clayton doesn’t look exactly the same as this man. But, Mommy, take a good look at me. Don’t Samuel and I look alike?”

Natalie cupped Xavian’s face and took a good look at him.

Oh my goodness! He does look identical to Samuel! The thought of comparing their looks never crossed my mind, for Samuel’s facial features are sharp, while Xavian has a chubby face. Now that Xavian mentioned it, he does look like he’s a replica of Samuel.

“You guys do look a tiny bit alike, but he isn’t your and Clayton’s father.”

With his cheeks pinched by his mother, Xavian explained with a muffled voice, “Mommy, I look totally the same as him. H-He must be Daddy!”

“Sweetheart, don’t waste your time on him. Anyone can be your father but him.”

“Why?” he asked in astonishment.

“There’s no why.”

Having closed her eyes for a brief moment, Natalie turned around and closed the laptop. She then carried the boy to the bedroom. “Let’s go to bed.”

It was evident to the child that she was deliberately changing the subject. Afraid of upsetting her, Xavian stopped probing any further.

Quieted down, he wrapped his arms around Natalie’s neck and kissed her on the cheek. “Good night, Mommy.”

“Good night.”

After closing Xavian’s bedroom door, Natalie slumped against the wooden door,

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Over these five years, even though I’ve been doing my best as their mother, I could never substitute their yearning for a father’s love. Clayton and Xavian do indeed look identical to Samuel. However, it’s impossible that Samuel is their biological father. Yara would never have let him be involved with me. On top of that, Samuel isn’t someone who allows people to manipulate him either. He’d never fall for Yara’s scheme. It’s better to get the pain over with than to prolong the agony.

I must continue to look into more information about Samuel Bowers. Even if he isn’t our biological daddy, we’ll think of ways to make him our stepfather!