All Too Late

Samuel pursed his lips. Lowering his head to look at Kathleen who was in his arms, he asked, “Hmm? Are you hungry?”

“Yes, I am.” Her voice was very soft.

“The meal is ready,” he explained in a gentle tone.

“Carry me.” Having said that, Kathleen wrapped her arms around his neck. “I don’t want to walk.”

“Okay.” Samuel then lifted her up.

She was very light. It was as if she was weightless.

Kathleen held tight to his neck.

They finally arrived at the walkway. Samuel trod slowly on the soft carpet wearing a pair of shoes. Subsequently, he carried her downstairs with care.

“Sam.” Kathleen leaned her head on his shoulder. Staring at his side profile, she said, “Let’s start again.”

Samuel froze.

I asked her about it last night. That time, she avoided the question. But she finally gave me an answer today. Did something happen today?

“Sam, I feel like I’m a helpless person.” Her voice was hoarse. “You’ve gone too far before. Despite everything you’ve done, I still love you.”

Upon hearing her words, Samuel hugged her harder.

“As expected, my determination fades away the moment I meet you. It’s exactly like what is written in the song.” Her voice sounded as if she was going to cry. “I swore to myself that I wouldn’t forgive you. But when you treated me well, my heart softened. My effort has been in vain.”

Samuel felt the pain in his heart. “I will never do anything to hurt you again in the future.”

“Sam, I will give you a chance. It will be a chance for me as well.” She sniffled. With dismay, she continued, “You aren’t allowed to make me sad again. If you do, I won’t forgive you anymore. I’m serious.”

“Okay,” he said gruffly.

Satisfied with his answer, Kathleen huffed. “I’m hungry. Let’s eat.”

Samuel curled his thin lips. Then, he continued to carry her downstairs into the dining room.

All her favorite dishes were already set on the table.

When he sat down, he put her on his lap.

Frowning, Kathleen uttered, “You can put me down now.”

eat while sitting on my lap.” With

a short pause, she asked, “How do I eat

this way.” Samuel was

not think that it would be a problem to hug her while

futile attempt to struggle. Thus, she

she ate slowly. Thus,

at the woman in his arms,

he was

put her fork down, he asked, “Do

Kathleen shook her head.

bloated because she had eaten too

get us a bowl of mushroom

instruction, Sebastian immediately gave him

took the bowl offered to him, he put it close to Kathleen’s mouth. “Drink this. The temperature is just about

Kathleen pursed her lips.

slowly, Samuel

did she reluctantly drank

satisfied. “You behave

out a light snort as soon

that, Samuel pinched her cheeks affectionately before carrying her back to their

was unable to contact Samuel. She was desperate to ask

off the needle on the back of her hand, she got off the bed and

reached the huge entrance

he said, “Ms.

you know who you’re talking

bodyguard, however, refused to answer her

will be the next lady of the Macari family.” As she spoke, her face distorted in anger. “Now, I want

was still unperturbed. He continued to block her

was furious. “I can

asked coolly, “Who do

frowning, “How dare you use this tone to speak with

daydream. It’s impossible for Mr. Macari to marry you.” In a cold voice, the bodyguard added, “Mr. and Mrs. Macari have decided to hold their wedding next month. If he wants to marry you, why are

What?

that Samuel

Everyone in Jadeborough has received

forced him to do it! She must have gained his sympathy by using the excuse that she had lost her two children. He, meanwhile, must have relented because

back.” The bodyguard

to me. It’s impossible for Samuel to marry Kathleen. She must have threatened him.” It looked like Nicolette had lost her cool. “You need to follow my instruction now. Take me to see Samuel. I’m the only one who

that, she