Are you seriously agreeing to be my relative?” Kathleen was startled.
Samuel’s lips curled. “Yes.”
A deep line appeared in the middle of Kathleen’s brow. “You won’t do things that I hate? For example, kiss me or flirt with me without warning?” she asked doubtfully.
“No,” Samuel responded with a shake of his head.
“All right.” Kathleen paused. “I’ll give you one last chance.”
Chuckling deeply, Samuel spread his arms wide.
Kathleen hesitated before wrapping her arms around him.
Samuel felt his heart clenching up as a lone tear dropped down his cheek and disappeared underneath Kathleen’s collar.
She’s so soft and fits right into my arms perfectly. Alas, this will be the last time we’ll ever hug each other.
Kathleen had no idea why her heart was aching.
A year had since passed, but the pain still remained.
“From now on, we’ll be a family. If you need help, just let me know. I’ll try my best to help,” Samuel rasped. “I promise no one will dare to lay a hand on you in Jadeborough.”
“Mm.” Kathleen bobbed her head.
His lips curled up, Samuel added, “One more thing. I hope you’ll say yes to my request.”
“Say it,” Kathleen urged.
“Please don’t show your affection for Christopher in front of me. I might’ve agreed to be your family, but that doesn’t mean I can accept your relationship. Do you understand?” Samuel stated.
“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.
I won’t be affectionate with Christopher in public, anyway.
“I can’t bring myself to release you,” Samuel grunted. “If I let go, you’ll no longer belong to me.”
Something told him he would forever be her family.
Kathleen hesitated. “I’ll let you hug me for ten seconds longer.”
Samuel snickered and commented, “How kind of you.”
then,” Kathleen hissed with her brows furrowed
Samuel tightened his grip. “I earned the
out a light
released her reluctantly. He placed his hand on her head and said, “Let’s
Kathleen was dumbfounded.
let out a low chuckle.
he started joking again. Never mind. If he dares to go against his word, I shall cut off all
takeaway food in front of him. “It’s still piping
drive
a
Samuel got to his feet.
It’s just ten o’clock.” Kathleen raised her hand to glance at her Patek Philippe watch. “You don’t have
put on his coat. “I insist. Did you forget what I said? I said I won’t let you run into danger ever
how she had nearly lost her life after he abandoned her on the street, he would have to resist the
her lip.
had stopped
a Maybach, and it was the
slowly. It’s fine. I can eat the quinoa salad in
me.” Kathleen clenched her jaw. “I can drive a
started eating his
She pursed her lips in concentration and
glanced at her and
the car arrived
at the quinoa salad in Samuel’s hand and grumbled, “The journey took over an hour. Why didn’t you manage to finish your
good as your cooking,” came
cooked for
flashed a half-smile. “I was an
yard and tell Maria
for you and agreed
Kathleen gaped silently.
this suddenly my
in. “Will
Samuel inclined his
Kathleen sighed. “Let’s go.”
and got
lips curled into
got out of the car and caught
entered her birthdate. The
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