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

have to spell

not say

you on? Am I even your

Let’s go

dissatisfied that Kathleen had forgiven Samuel so

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

if Diana meant that they should get a

was truly Diana’s wish, she would not hesitate to do so

stood up and walked toward

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

that Samuel would continue to make things difficult

Kathleen was confused.

we won’t get

I’m still here,” Samuel

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

Samuel was speechless.

Ignore him.” Wynnie led Kathleen to the dining

to frown and sulk.

the topic of Frances’ birthday dinner, which was to be held the

the Yoeger family that the five of us will be attending the birthday dinner. I didn’t tell them Kathleen is

that’s right.” Diana

coming

as your wife. Why are you so flustered? We know how to protect Katie better than you. Otherwise, everyone would have

Macari family was very

looked coldly at Kathleen. “Are

I not allowed to go?” Kathleen felt a little

the shots in this family.” Diana took a piece of beef and gave it to

fixed impassively on

heart sank. “Will Nicolette

he doesn’t want me to be present

How did she

Kathleen was crestfallen. She knew she had hit

jolt of anger, and her

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 you are now!” Diana bellowed

had always loved and spoiled her after

kindly. Likewise, both she and Wynnie extended the same

been passed down

should be respectful toward his wife. In the same way, a wife should be understanding toward her

had always been

had never even seen Calvin and Wynnie

Samuel had gone