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.

not knowing how

do you have

not say a

whose side are you on? Am I even your

right then. Let’s go

Kathleen had forgiven Samuel so

Kathleen hung her head guiltily like

wondered if Diana meant that they should

wish, she would

and walked toward the dining room,

over to Kathleen and placed her arm over the latter’s shoulder. “Mom cares for you very much. Even though Samuel is my son, I also think that you’re letting him

was concerned that Samuel would continue to make things difficult for

Kathleen was confused.

we won’t get a divorce

I’m still here,” Samuel

be an irresponsible man, I won’t be on your side if Katie really wants a divorce. In fact, I will pop a bottle of champagne and celebrate that Katie has finally escaped

Samuel was speechless.

let’s eat. Ignore him.” Wynnie

left Samuel alone to frown and sulk. What’s wrong with this

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

told the Yoeger family that the five of us will be attending the birthday dinner. I didn’t tell them Kathleen is Samuel’s wife. I said she’s your

that’s right.” Diana

coming too?” Samuel

are you so flustered? We know how to protect Katie better

family was very

coldly at Kathleen. “Are you sure

go?” Kathleen felt a little

listen to him. He doesn’t call the shots in this family.” Diana took a piece of beef and gave it to

were fixed impassively

heart sank. “Will Nicolette

want me to

How did

She knew she had hit the nail on

anger, and her face

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, and respectful to their spouses! They have never done anything as absurd as you are now!” Diana bellowed in

loved and spoiled her after

she and Wynnie extended the same affection to their

been passed down over

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

had always been an honorable and peaceful

never even seen Calvin and

felt that Samuel had gone