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

do you have to

did not say

whose side are you on? Am I

go and eat,” Diana said

clearly dissatisfied that Kathleen had forgiven Samuel

doted on her, Kathleen hung her head guiltily

if Diana meant that they

Diana’s wish, she would not hesitate to do so

toward the dining room, supported by

over the latter’s shoulder. “Mom cares for you very much. Even though Samuel is my son, I also think that

that Samuel would continue to make things difficult

Kathleen was confused.

that we

I’m still here,”

only chance. You won’t get another opportunity if you miss this. If you continue to fool around and 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

Samuel was speechless.

him.” Wynnie led Kathleen

left Samuel alone to frown and sulk. What’s

of Frances’ birthday dinner, which was to be held the day

of us will be attending the birthday dinner. I didn’t tell them Kathleen is Samuel’s wife. I said

right.”

Kathleen coming too?”

how to protect

was very good

at Kathleen. “Are you sure

go?” Kathleen

shots in this family.” Diana took

were fixed impassively on

heart sank. “Will

want me to

How did she

was crestfallen. She knew she had hit the nail

and her face

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, and respectful to their spouses! They have

had always loved and spoiled her

both she and Wynnie extended the same

virtue had been passed down over the

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

been an honorable and

fact, Samuel had never even seen

had gone