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.

not knowing how

you have

did not say

whose side are you on? Am I even your

Let’s go

was clearly dissatisfied that Kathleen had forgiven Samuel so

on her, Kathleen hung her head guiltily like she had committed a

wondered if Diana meant that they

this was truly Diana’s wish, she would not hesitate

walked toward the

placed her arm over the latter’s shoulder. “Mom cares for you very much. Even though Samuel is my son, I also think that you’re letting him

was concerned that Samuel would continue to make

Kathleen was confused.

we won’t get a divorce one

here,” Samuel reminded

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

Samuel was speechless.

let’s eat. Ignore him.” Wynnie

Samuel alone to frown and sulk. What’s wrong

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

attending the birthday dinner. I didn’t tell them Kathleen is Samuel’s wife. I said she’s

right.”

coming too?” Samuel

wife. Why are you so flustered? We know how to protect Katie better than you. Otherwise,

Macari family was very good

“Are you sure you want to

I not allowed to go?” Kathleen

doesn’t call the shots in this family.” Diana took a piece of beef and gave

fixed impassively

heart sank. “Will Nicolette be there

doesn’t want me to be present

looked startled. How did she guess

was crestfallen. She knew she had hit the nail

felt a jolt of anger, and her face darkened. “Samuel, you’re

you don’t want anyone to know about 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

and spoiled her

she and Wynnie extended the same affection

passed down

husband should be respectful toward his wife. In the

been an honorable and

never even seen Calvin and

that Samuel had