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.”

him a thoughtful gaze. “Kate and I will be

you home,” Samuel

Frances answered after

Samuel’s

out to Kathleen, and all three

uneasy, for she knew Frances wanted to return to the Yoeger residence. “Granny, they’ve hurt you so much. Why do you still want to live with

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

be honest, I don’t believe

think I believe them?” Frances flashed her a half smile. “I’ve faced all the ups and downs of life. I understand the human heart

are you still

that old man cares about. He fears the fortunes of the Yoeger family won’t be inherited by a member

was shocked by what she heard. She never expected Frances to have such

didn’t expect them to be so heartless and ambitious. Now that I know their true colors, I won’t lower my

Kathleen nodded in response.

into the Yoeger

Kathleen had no choice but

Frances’ room, she was stunned to

he get

her thoughts, Samuel explained, “The housekeeper let me in. She said you were talking

I see.

something the matter?” Kathleen knitted

Samuel strode over with

height, he gave off

deeper. “What are you

What can I possibly do?” Samuel asked with a faint smile. “Look at how scared

her lip, looking pale. “I just don’t want to be petty with you. After all, you’re not in great condition. You might not be my match if we really got into a

to fight you.” His gaze darkened. “We’re on the same boat, anyway. There’s

are

aren’t?” Samuel

did not agree