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?

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

of your life?” His voice was hoarse as he said, “I’ve found you now. I’ll

had helped Kathleen keep the secret from Samuel for the past

would definitely seize her, giving

sharp eyes as she spoke. “There’s nothing

forward and grabbed her delicate, fragile chin with his rough, slender fingers. He said

steps back. “Since you insist on having your own way, I can’t stop you from that. Anyway, I came back with Charles this time just to settle some personal matters. We’ll leave once

soon as her words fell, she turned

Is she going to

face was filled with sadness

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

Kathleen remained silent.

then, Wynnie

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

“It’s okay. He deserves

was at a

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

of awkwardness surged in Kathleen instantly. “Mrs.

Mrs. Macari.” Charles’ gaze darkened. “In fact, if it wasn’t for Christopher, Kate and I might not have been able to reunite

faintly. “Don’t feel too pressured, Kate. It’s normal to get married again after you and Samuel

Kathleen felt helpless.

with Christopher was

understood

Samuel about her engagement with Christopher

Samuel would stop

you need any advice on legal matters in

Kathleen nodded in acknowledgment.

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

eyes were red

home. Remember to come back

speechless upon hearing

over to them. “Darling, are you going to

“Sure.” Wynnie nodded.

is

Mr. Macari,”

his face for you.” Calvin also caressed her head