All Too Late

Kathleen sat down after giving out the presents.

Scowling, Samuel stretched out his hand toward her.

Kathleen looked at him, baffled.

Samuel furrowed his brows. “Where’s mine?”

“I forgot about yours,” Kathleen replied nonchalantly.

Forgot?

Samuel snorted. He was certain that Kathleen had not forgotten; she had simply not gotten him a gift.

She had bought presents for everyone in the family except him.

Diana put on her glasses. “Katie has her principles. Whoever treats her well, she will also be nice to them.”

Both Calvin and Wynnie nodded approvingly.

Samuel scoffed at their response. Don’t I treat her well too? She eats and dresses well. I’ve never mistreated her.

“Where did you get the money from?” an irate Samuel asked.

“It’s a secret for now. Don’t worry; the money’s legit.” Kathleen was unwilling to tell Samuel the truth.

Samuel gave her a sullen glare.

“Samuel, do you still not trust Katie?” Diana was clearly annoyed.

“Let him be. It’s all right if he doesn’t trust her since they’re going to get a divorce soon anyway. He can ask all he wants to now. When they become siblings, he will no longer have the right to question her.” Wynnie took the opportunity to mock her son.

“Why can’t I question her as a sibling?” Samuel felt a flicker of irritation.

“You shouldn’t overstep your boundaries. There are some things you can ask and some things you can’t as an older brother. Besides, we are your elders. We are more entitled than you to receive the presents,” Wynnie replied unemotionally.

Scoffing, Samuel retorted, “Who says we are getting a divorce?”

“You don’t want a divorce? Well, too bad. Katie wants to divorce you,” Wynnie shot back.

“You can ask her yourself whether we’re getting a divorce.” Samuel turned to look at Kathleen.

Diana’s brows drew together in a frown. “Katie, what’s going on?”

“Grandma, I’ve discussed this with Samuel. We agreed to have a cooling period for a month. If we decide that we don’t want to stay together after one month is up, we’ll get a divorce,” Kathleen explained.

“You must have been too soft-hearted and agreed to whatever he wanted, didn’t you?” Diana guessed.

kept quiet, not

do you have to spell

did not say

side are you on? Am I even your

then. Let’s go

clearly dissatisfied that Kathleen had

Kathleen hung her head guiltily like she had committed a

meant that they should

would not hesitate to

walked toward the dining

the latter’s shoulder. “Mom cares for you very much. Even though Samuel is

was concerned that Samuel would continue to make things

Kathleen was confused.

seem so certain that we won’t get a divorce one

still here,” Samuel reminded

with disdain. “I’m treating you like you’re invisible. Samuel, remember that this is your only chance. You won’t get another opportunity if you miss this. If you continue to fool around and be an irresponsible man, I won’t be on your side if Katie really wants a divorce. In fact, I will pop a bottle of champagne and celebrate that Katie has finally escaped the

Samuel was speechless.

him.” Wynnie led Kathleen

to frown and sulk. What’s wrong

dining table, Wynnie brought up the topic of Frances’ birthday dinner, which was to be held the day

be attending the birthday dinner. I

that’s right.” Diana

Kathleen coming

so flustered? We know how to protect Katie better than you. Otherwise, everyone would have known

the Macari family was very

at Kathleen. “Are

go?”

in this family.” Diana took a

fixed impassively on

heart sank. “Will Nicolette

doesn’t want me to be present

How did she guess

She knew she had hit the nail on

and her face

Katie’s identity because of your mistress. Now you’re refusing to let her attend the birthday dinner too? Who do you think we Macaris are? Since your grandfather’s time, the men in the Macari family have always been righteous, filial, and respectful to their spouses! They have never done anything as absurd as

always loved and

mother-in-law treated her kindly. Likewise, both she and Wynnie extended the same affection to their

had been passed down

In the

Macari family had always been an honorable

even seen Calvin and Wynnie

had gone