All Too Late

Kathleen was slightly startled by the question and started to grip her fair hand tightly.

Meanwhile, Calvin scrutinized her.

In fact, she did not need to answer anymore since her action had already betrayed her.

“Kate, you are ultimately bound to get hurt if you fall in love with someone like Samuel,” Calvin said solemnly. “I’m not just his father; I know him inside out. My son isn’t that honest, and his words sometimes contradict his action. You might have to comply with his requests, which could be unfair to you because love is supposed to be reciprocal. However, Samuel is extremely stubborn. Therefore, the woman who loves him must sacrifice a little more.”

Kathleen nodded. “I understand.”

“My son is born with a silver spoon. Hence, he naturally thinks that if a certain thing belongs to him, he does not need to fight for it or bother with it. Nonetheless, he will only realize how much he cares for it once it slips out of his hands,” Calvin uttered gently. “Perhaps, you should give him some time.”

Kathleen pursed her lips. “How much time should I give him? A day? A week? Or a lifetime?”

“This is for you to speculate.” Calvin’s voice fell to a hush. “I believe you will make your judgment at that time.”

Kathleen lowered her gaze and kept quiet.

She knew Calvin was persuading her to give Samuel another chance.

Why should I give him a chance, though? He and Nicolette had already done that unspeakable act.

Later that evening, Kathleen had changed into an indigo one-shoulder evening gown, making her look elegant.

The indigo gown only made her skin appear fairer than it already was.

Her long supple hair was pulled into a loose bun and was pinned up with a dark blue gemstone hairpin, giving her a beautiful and sophisticated image.

Kathleen had never dressed like that in front of anyone before.

It was her first time.

Calvin was very pleased. “Your mother-in-law instructed someone to deliver this gown to you.”

“No wonder it fits me like a glove.” Kathleen felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

“She wore this gown when we met each other for the first time.” Calvin ruminated over the past.

by the story behind this particular

in the car,”

Samuel stepped out of the

from work,” Calvin responded coolly. “I’ll bring Kate to

look in his eyes unfathomable. “Dad, what would outsiders say if you

as her granddaughter. Otherwise, I’ll tell everyone that

explain to people in the future if you assert that your daughter-in-law is Grandma’s adopted granddaughter now?” Samuel spoke in

wife,” Calvin taunted. “That’s fine too. After the divorce gets finalized, Kate will become the legitimate daughter of my family.

Samuel was rendered speechless.

I

that, Calvin asked the young lady, “Whose car do you want

grasped Kathleen’s

and muttered, “Mr. Macari, it’s best if we avoid

she got

Gloominess shrouded Samuel’s face.

shot his son a dubious look. “She said

Samuel’s expression turned grim.

boarded the car, he ordered the driver

at Samuel from the rearview mirror, his lips quirked into a small

people began asking Calvin about Kathleen’s identity when they saw that he had brought

let out a chuckle. “Did you guys forget that my mother

see. So this

that also means she’s a daughter

right.” Calvin grinned. “She’s Kathleen Johnson, my

was very well-behaved. “Hello, everyone,”

nodded in

I highly suspect he wants to find a suitable husband for

to the Macari family by blood, her parents were Diana’s saviors. The latter even adopted her to be her god-grandchild. That would

their sons before Kathleen and introduced

undeniable that those elders and their sons

backgrounds were not as prominent as the Macari family, they weren’t

who stood nearby, was staring at the scene with a chilly