All Too Late

Chapter 290 At A Disadvantage

Kathleen hugged Frances, feeling moved. “Granny…”

Frances caressed Kathleen’s face. “Good girl. I promise I’ll never make you suffer.”

Meanwhile, Samuel silently watched the scene of the grandmother and granddaughter hugging each other by the side.

Frances smiled faintly and said, “All right. Could you wait over there? I’d like to have a word with Samuel.”

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded obediently and scooted to the side.

Knowing Frances had something to say to him, Samuel walked over. “Old Mrs. Yoeger, is there something you’d like to tell me?”

“Samuel, stop clinging onto Kate,” Frances advised. “Though both of you never told me about it, you were the one who kidnapped her, right?”

Samuel said nothing.

“Samuel, I’m not forcing you to leave Kate. I just hope you can consider my advice,” Frances said solemnly. “After all, I’ve known you since you were a kid. I was utterly heartbroken when you told me you liked Nicolette back then. Although you’ve seen her true colors now, I hope you can let Kate regain some of her freedom.”

Samuel’s eyes darkened. “Old Mrs. Yoeger, you don’t have to do this. My relationship with Kate is real. She didn’t promise to be with me because of how I clung to her. I won’t force her into anything in the future, but we have to walk this path together, as we have a common objective now.”

“All right.” Frances knew there was no point in saying anything more. “Both of you are adults, and you have your own ideas. I just hope that you won’t harm Kate, whatever decision she makes. It doesn’t matter if you can’t give her your blessing.”

That was enough to make her grateful.

Samuel croaked, “I won’t hurt her.”

No matter how vicious and extreme he was, he would never harm Kathleen.

He loved her with all his heart.

“I’m going to bring Kate to the Yoeger residence for a few days,” Frances said softly.

A cold gleam flashed across his eyes. “I know.”

cast him a thoughtful gaze. “Kate and I will be

both of you home,” Samuel

after giving it some

way.” Samuel’s voice was

out to Kathleen, and all three of them got

to return to the Yoeger residence. “Granny, they’ve hurt you so much. Why do you still want to live with them under the

staring into the distance, lost in her thoughts. “I know they let me live not because they couldn’t bear to see me die but because I’m still useful to them. Just like this very moment. No matter what happens to the Yoeger family, as long

lips. “To be honest, I don’t believe their

you think I believe them?” Frances flashed her a half smile. “I’ve faced

you still helping

just like that. I know what that old man cares about. He fears the fortunes of the Yoeger family won’t be inherited by a member of the Yoeger family. But he’s forgotten that I’ve worked my ass off for this. I

shocked by what she heard. She never expected Frances

them to be so heartless and

Kathleen nodded in response.

move into the Yoeger residence with me tomorrow,” Frances

no choice but

was stunned to see

he get

me in. She said you were talking to Old Mrs. Yoeger, so I didn’t

I see.

matter?” Kathleen knitted her

over with his

height, he gave off

deeper. “What are you

Samuel asked with a faint smile. “Look at how scared

be petty with you. After all, you’re not in great condition. You might not be my match if we really got

you.” His gaze darkened. “We’re on the same boat, anyway. There’s no harm in having

“Since when are we

aren’t?” Samuel raised

did not agree with