Chapter 1041 Separated For The Time Being Hearing that, Natalie suddenly deflated like a balloon as her gaze dimmed. âThen, what should I do?â she asked uncertainly.
Samuel told her, âStay here. Master, Luna, and I will go to Mount Draghide to ask Mr. Jorden Yablon to get rid of the poison.â
They were about to separate, and Samuel wasnât faring any better than Natalie. However, he was better at putting up a calm front, as he was a man. âBut I...â Natalie trailed off and bit her lip.
She knew why he had to leave, but her heart refused to accept it. She was worried the poison might spread all over Samuelâs body, but she was also afraid it would remain in his body and shorten their time together.
Samuel stared at her intently and instantly understood her dilemma. He told her firmly, âNo buts. Iâm important in your life, but Iâm not everything in your life. Besides Dream, you need to take on both parentsâ roles and care for the children. If youâre not around, unwanted accidents may happen. It will be too late for you to travel here from the mountain. If something irrevocable happens, youâll regret your decision for the rest of your life.â
Natalieâs eyes turned red. She felt such a visceral pang of dismay that tears welled up in her eyes. Anguish threatened to overwhelm her heart.
Her heart felt empty as she was torn between following her emotions or rationality. Instinctively, she wrapped her arms around Samuel.
Samuel would usually be the one to initiate a hug. His hugs were so tight, as though he wanted to merge into one with her.
However, it was Natalie who hugged him first today. She didnât want to let him go.
âSilly girl.â Samuel sighed helplessly. He knew Natalie was reluctant to see him leave. In fact, he couldnât bear to leave her, too.
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However, after what they had been through, Samuel didnât want to make her stay with him selfishly. Instead of being a canary in a cage, she should be an eagle soaring in the sky.
He had to set her free.
âNat, I understand if youâre worried about me. But donât you trust Master?â Samuel held her at an armâs distance and gazed at her adoringly. âWeâre going to be separated for the time being so I can ask Mr. Yablon to get rid of my poison. Once the poison is completely gone from my body, Iâll return to you at once.â
When he held her jaw and lifted her face, he belatedly realized she was sobbing so hard that her eyes had gone red. Tears were streaming down her cheeks.
After she learned that Thomas wasnât her biological father, this was the second time Samuel had seen her sobbing this hard.
A lump formed in his throat when he saw how upset she was.
He couldnât stop himself from leaning down and kissing away the tears in the corner of her eyes.
âSamuel, I can stay. But you need to promise me that youâll return safely. Is that okay?â
Natalieâs heart ached so badly. She was afraid that they wouldnât get to see each other again after he left to seek treatment.
Samuel held her tear-stained cheeks and said solemnly, âI promise Iâll come back safe and sound.â
âSamuel, remember your promise.â Natalieâs eyes were swollen as she choked out, âIf you lie to me, I-I...â
Her mind was blank, and she couldnât come up with any threats.
âIâll keep my word.â Samuel covered her lips with his and kissed her passionately. In between kisses, he mumbled, âStop crying.
My heart aches whenever I see you cry. It feels worse than when the poison attacks me...â
Natalie forced a smile, but she couldnât stop the tears from trickling down her cheeks, as they were going to be separated soon.
This time, it wasnât Samuel who kissed her first.
Natalie wrapped her arms around Samuelâs waist and raised her head to kiss him.
Samuel froze. He preferred being in control, so he quickly took over by deepening the kiss.