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?

no other choice but to try my best to stay away from you if you’re

voice was hoarse as he said, “I’ve found you now. I’ll never let

the secret from Samuel for the past

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 you

forward and grabbed her delicate, fragile chin with his rough,

that. Anyway, I came back with Charles this time just to settle some

words fell,

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

was filled with sadness when she returned to

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

Kathleen remained silent.

Wynnie walked

you guys don’t have to treat Samuel like this for

hands. “It’s okay. He deserves

at a loss

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

feeling of awkwardness surged in Kathleen instantly. “Mrs. Macari,

I might not have been able to reunite with each other. He has helped

after you and Samuel have divorced. Christopher is

Kathleen felt helpless.

her relationship with Christopher was not like

she understood her brother’s

about her engagement with Christopher was to convince Wynnie and the rest

thought Samuel would stop pestering her by

of you need any advice on legal matters in Jadeborough,” Wynnie said

Kathleen nodded in acknowledgment.

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

were red with tears. “Mrs.

back

speechless upon

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

“Sure.” Wynnie nodded.

“What Wynnie said is exactly what I

Macari,” Kathleen expressed

If Samuel dares to bully you again, I’ll smack his face for you.” Calvin also