All Too Late

Kathleen sat down after giving out the presents.

Scowling, Samuel stretched out his hand toward her.

Kathleen looked at him, baffled.

Samuel furrowed his brows. “Where’s mine?”

“I forgot about yours,” Kathleen replied nonchalantly.

Forgot?

Samuel snorted. He was certain that Kathleen had not forgotten; she had simply not gotten him a gift.

She had bought presents for everyone in the family except him.

Diana put on her glasses. “Katie has her principles. Whoever treats her well, she will also be nice to them.”

Both Calvin and Wynnie nodded approvingly.

Samuel scoffed at their response. Don’t I treat her well too? She eats and dresses well. I’ve never mistreated her.

“Where did you get the money from?” an irate Samuel asked.

“It’s a secret for now. Don’t worry; the money’s legit.” Kathleen was unwilling to tell Samuel the truth.

Samuel gave her a sullen glare.

“Samuel, do you still not trust Katie?” Diana was clearly annoyed.

“Let him be. It’s all right if he doesn’t trust her since they’re going to get a divorce soon anyway. He can ask all he wants to now. When they become siblings, he will no longer have the right to question her.” Wynnie took the opportunity to mock her son.

“Why can’t I question her as a sibling?” Samuel felt a flicker of irritation.

“You shouldn’t overstep your boundaries. There are some things you can ask and some things you can’t as an older brother. Besides, we are your elders. We are more entitled than you to receive the presents,” Wynnie replied unemotionally.

Scoffing, Samuel retorted, “Who says we are getting a divorce?”

“You don’t want a divorce? Well, too bad. Katie wants to divorce you,” Wynnie shot back.

“You can ask her yourself whether we’re getting a divorce.” Samuel turned to look at Kathleen.

Diana’s brows drew together in a frown. “Katie, what’s going on?”

“Grandma, I’ve discussed this with Samuel. We agreed to have a cooling period for a month. If we decide that we don’t want to stay together after one month is up, we’ll get a divorce,” Kathleen explained.

“You must have been too soft-hearted and agreed to whatever he wanted, didn’t you?” Diana guessed.

quiet, not knowing how

have to spell it

did not say a word

on? Am I even your

Let’s go and eat,” Diana

was clearly dissatisfied that Kathleen

had always doted on her, Kathleen hung her head guiltily like she

Diana meant that they

truly Diana’s wish, she would not hesitate

toward

the latter’s shoulder. “Mom cares for you very much. Even though Samuel is my

concerned that Samuel would continue to make things

Kathleen was confused.

we won’t get a divorce

here,” Samuel reminded

opportunity if you miss this. If you continue to fool around and be an irresponsible man,

Samuel was speechless.

let’s eat. Ignore him.” Wynnie led Kathleen to the dining

alone to frown and sulk. What’s wrong

the dining table, Wynnie brought up the topic of Frances’ birthday dinner, which was to be held the

attending the birthday dinner. I didn’t tell them Kathleen is Samuel’s wife. I

right.”

Kathleen coming

know how to protect Katie better than you. Otherwise, everyone

the Macari family was very good

coldly at Kathleen. “Are you sure you

I not allowed to go?” Kathleen

him. He doesn’t call the shots in this family.” Diana took a piece

fixed impassively

heart sank. “Will Nicolette be

why he doesn’t want me to be

looked startled. How did

crestfallen. She knew she had hit the nail

anger, and

about Katie’s identity because of your mistress. Now you’re refusing to let her attend the birthday dinner too? Who do you think we Macaris are? Since your grandfather’s time, the men in the Macari family have always been righteous, filial,

always loved and spoiled

she and Wynnie

passed

should be respectful toward his wife. In the same way, a wife should

Macari family had always been an honorable and

fact, Samuel had never even seen

felt that Samuel had gone