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.”

lap.” With his hands around her slim waist, Samuel

a short pause, she asked,

this way.” Samuel was unwilling to let

think that it would be a problem to hug her while she was

knew that it would be a futile attempt to struggle. Thus, she

she ate slowly. Thus, Samuel made

his arms, Samuel was rid of his

was very

that Kathleen had put her fork down, he

Kathleen shook her head.

bloated because she had eaten

us a bowl of mushroom soup,” Samuel

the instruction, Sebastian

took the bowl offered to him, he put it close to Kathleen’s mouth. “Drink this.

Kathleen pursed her lips.

slowly, Samuel

she reluctantly drank

satisfied. “You behave just like

a light snort as soon as she

her cheeks affectionately before carrying her

she was unable to contact Samuel. She was desperate

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

reached the huge entrance door, she

he said, “Ms.

glared at him. “Do you know who you’re talking

however, refused to answer her

your stupid eyes. I’m the woman Samuel likes. Also, I will be the next lady of the Macari family.” As she spoke, her face distorted in anger. “Now, I want to

unperturbed. He

can

bodyguard asked coolly, “Who do you think

dare you use this tone to speak with

added, “Mr. and Mrs. Macari have decided to hold their

What?

Nicolette asked, “Did you say that Samuel and Kathleen will

in Jadeborough has received the wedding invitation

impossible! How can Samuel be willing to hold the wedding? That’s right. It must be Kathleen who 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 he thinks he owed her. Hah!

go back.” The

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 can bring him back to his senses. After everything is settled, I will reward you with a huge sum of money.

said that, she