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.

the story behind this

the car,” Calvin

out

Calvin responded coolly. “I’ll

eyes unfathomable. “Dad, what

one your grandmother adopted as her granddaughter. Otherwise, I’ll tell everyone that her parents were your grandmother’s saviors. Everybody knows that.” Calvin had long thought

if you assert that your daughter-in-law is Grandma’s adopted granddaughter now?” Samuel spoke in a chilly tone. “I’ll bring her there

one else knows Kate is your wife,” Calvin taunted. “That’s fine too. After the divorce gets finalized, Kate will become the legitimate daughter of my family. You better not cause trouble

Samuel was rendered speechless.

I cause

you let Kate decide?” After that, Calvin asked the young lady, “Whose car do you want to

Samuel grasped Kathleen’s

Kathleen retracted her hand and muttered, “Mr. Macari, it’s best

got

Gloominess shrouded Samuel’s face.

shot his son a dubious look. “She said to avoid arousing suspicion,

Samuel’s expression turned grim.

car, he ordered the

Calvin glanced at Samuel from the rearview mirror, his lips

the banquet, people began asking Calvin about Kathleen’s identity when

“Did you guys forget that my mother adopted a

see. So this is the

that also means she’s a daughter of

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

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

nodded in

Calvin to bring this lady here for an eye-opening experience, I highly

by blood, her parents were Diana’s saviors. The latter even adopted her to be her god-grandchild. That would mean she still had a decent

their sons before Kathleen and

undeniable that those elders and their

prominent as the Macari family, they weren’t too

who stood nearby, was staring at