All Too Late

Samuel did not expect Kathleen to take the initiative to send him off.

He curled his lips into a smile. “Sure.”

Kathleen then got up and walked Samuel out.

Outside, the warm afternoon sun rays shining on Kathleen made her look warm and pleasant.

It was as though the whole of hers was no longer icy.

“Samuel.” Kathleen looked up at the man who was much taller than herself.

He was dazzling with his back against the light.

Yet, he was so cold that the sunshine did not seem to warm him.

“Hmm?” Samuel stared at her.

He had not seen her for a year. She seemed to be the same as before, but at the same time, she looked different.

When she gazed at him, her eyes no longer twinkled.

“Let’s just be friends.” Kathleen’s gaze on Samuel no longer contained the nervousness it had when they last met at the airport.

She was now as calm as millpond.

Samuel silently stared at her before saying, “Do you think I can do that?”

Kathleen pursed her lips as she spoke. “If you can’t, I have no choice but to stay away from you in the future, Samuel. If it hadn’t been for Grandma, Mr. Macari, and Mrs. Macari, I would never have reconciled with you.”

“Reconcile?” Samuel mocked himself, “Didn’t you say I was a killer? Are you sure you want to reconcile with me?”

Kathleen shook her head. “You’re right. In truth, you were the executioner who indirectly ended both my children’s lives. There’s no way I can really forgive you. But Samuel, I don’t want to put Grandma and the others in a tight spot. I don’t want them to drive you away when I meet you in the Macari residence. There’s really no need for that.”

“Are you trying to tell me that I’m only a stranger to you now?” Samuel’s voice was husky.

Although he knew the answer to his question, he still felt incredibly miserable when he uttered the words himself.

“Yes.” Kathleen nodded.

Samuel looked at her with a sullen face. “What if I can’t do it?

to try my best to stay away from you if you’re unable to

voice was hoarse as he

had helped Kathleen keep the secret from Samuel

would definitely seize

to suffer, you may have a try.” Kathleen met his sharp eyes as she spoke. “There’s nothing I can do if

took a step forward and grabbed her delicate, fragile chin with his rough, slender fingers. He said coldly, “You

stop you from that. Anyway, I came back with Charles this time

as her words fell, she turned to

she going to leave gain? No, I’ll never

was filled with sadness when she returned to

and put his big hand on her head. “It’s

Kathleen remained silent.

then, Wynnie

at Wynnie, feeling a little guilty. “Actually, you guys don’t have to treat Samuel

held Kathleen’s hands. “It’s okay.

a

heard something good happened between you and Christopher. Is that true?” Wynnie asked

in

gaze darkened. “In fact, if it wasn’t for Christopher, Kate and I might not have been

feel too pressured, Kate. It’s normal to get married again after you and Samuel have divorced. Christopher is my nephew. I’m

Kathleen felt helpless.

with Christopher was not like what

understood her brother’s

convince Samuel about her engagement with

stop pestering her

to let me know if both of you need any advice on legal matters in Jadeborough,” Wynnie said

Kathleen nodded in acknowledgment.

Samuel ended, we will still treat you as part of our family. Even though you and Samuel can’t treat each other like brother and sister, you are still the child of the Macari family.” Wynnie caressed Kathleen’s head and smiled. “No matter where you are, you

were red with

come back often. As

speechless

Calvin walked over to them. “Darling, are you going

“Sure.” Wynnie nodded.

then flashed Kathleen a smile. “What Wynnie said is exactly what I want to tell you. Don’t

you, Mr. Macari,”

I’ll smack his face for you.” Calvin also caressed her