All Too Late

Chapter 376 Posthumous Letter 

“Ha! Thanks, but no thanks,” said Kathleen flatly. 

“My daughter doesn’t require protection from a small bean like you.” 

Huh? Asmall what? Her crude remark rendered Zion speechless. Why was I regarded as a small bean? 

“It's way too early for you to act as someone else's protector.” A half-smile was all Kathleen could muster at best. Zion grunted in response and shut his eyes. 

“Anyway, I'm pretty grateful for your help.” Kathleen expressed her appreciation in the end. Even so, Zion refused to say anything to her. Kathleen then turned to look at Samuel and prompted, “Let's head out.” 

Samuel gave her a nod and did her bidding. As soon as they exited the ward, they were greeted by four bodyguards in black suits. Of course, it was Samuel who had arranged for those bodyguards to stay on guard. That would make sense, for Kathleen didn't have that many underlings. Therefore, she had no choice but to rely on Samuel for the time being. 

As for Charles, his subordinates were all in Zadiff. On top of that, most of them were members of Blissful Sect. Charles had to refrain from bringing the power from Blissful Sect into play just for Kathleen's sake. 

Raymond and his gang were coveting Kathleen, after all. More accurately, they had their eyes on Kathleen's capability. Just like Theodore and the others, all of them had only intended to make her their very own magic money tree. 

“Let's go now.” There were traces of exhaustion on Kathleen's face. The coldness was apparent on Samuel's handsome and chiseled face as he inclined his head. Soon after, they arrived at Charles' mansion.

 Just as Kathleen was about to get out of the car, she caught a glimpse of Samuel's movement as the latter seemed to be following suit. Immediately, she clasped his hand, stopping him from unbuckling his seat belt. With her palm over his hand, Samuel could feel her overflowing warmth spreading through his own cold hand. He gazed at her with his obsidian-like eyes, asking, “What's the matter?”

 “Today's been rough.Why don't you head back home first?” suggested Kathleen as she released her grip. A hint of displeasure then emerged on Samuel’sface. 

“You can come again tomorrow.” Kathleen was flustered. 

“Don't get me wrong. I'm not burning any bridges here.” Ha! An icy expression formed on Samuel's face. He retracted his hands from the seat belt before uttering with a chilling tone, “Is there a parade of people residing in Charles' mansion?” 

Kathleen was caught off guard by his inquiry. Getting no response from her, Samuel scoffed, “If not, it must be haunted.” 

speechless, Kathleen relented and dropped

you insist, but I assure you that it's not going to

frosty yet sparkling eyes to slits. She has quite the temper, huh? But since she's given me her approval to stay as I wish,

that moment, only Charles and one of his subordinates were present at the mourning hall. Kathleen walked over and looked

find who you were searching for?” Kathleen nodded to signal

home to get some rest.” Charles sounded rather impassive.

“How's it going?” 

out of her

you think? Don't tell me you're letting her off the hook just like that?”

to look at the source, only to flash the comer an inexplicable visage. Kathleen bit her lip

believe he actually came in.”

you can't get rid of him,” teased Charles. Kathleen said nothing while fishing out the letter that

flash, Charles could already recognize the handwriting

you

next to Granny's bed,”

his brows.

even one bit dubious about her passing.”

pills. Then again, we wouldn't know if there was anybody mentioning anything else

Kathleen as she lowered her gaze,

 “What's written on it?” Unfolding the letter, Kathleen began reading aloud its content.

letter, I must've already gone with the wind. Don't grieve for me. I've long expected this. I'm also not in pain, so you don't have to be upset. I've fallen for the wrong men in this lifetime. Be it Trevor or Hector, none of them have been truthful to me. It's okay, though, because I don't regret my decisions. I owed

paused for a bit before going on, “Not only have I never carried her in my arms, but I was also never given the chance to watch her grow up and build a family of her own. Despite these regrets, I'm finally going to meet her, hug her, and tell her how much I've missed her. Kate, I know you're aware of the Hoover family. Even though that family blood runs

 She then arrived at a suspenseful

stopped making a sound abruptly as she spared a sidelong glance at Samuel. The latter met her

dark eyes were as deep as the oceanic abyss. Hanging her head low, Kathleen proceeded.