All Too Late

Chapter 218 Close Friend

Kathleen nodded.

With her brows furrowed, Gemma asked, “So you two are cousins, right?”

“Yes.” Kathleen pursed her lips. “But I refuse to acknowledge her as my cousin.”

“Right! Someone like her isn’t good enough to be your cousin. No wonder there’s a resemblance between you and Nicolette.”

Kathleen replied calmly, “Yes. I even became her replacement back then.”

Samuel cleared his throat, trying to soothe the awkwardness.

As though she had sensed something, Gemma replied, “I’ll be on duty tonight, so I’ll take care of your granny for you.”

“Gem, thank you,” Kathleen expressed her gratitude.

“There’s no need to thank me.” Looking into Kathleen’s eyes, Gemma said, “Look at your dark circles. They look so bad. Hurry and go home to have some rest.”

“All right. I’ll get going now.” Kathleen nodded.

“Okay. Be careful on your way home,” reminded Gemma.

Kathleen gave a slight nod and tugged at Samuel before leaving.

After leaving the hospital, Kathleen and Samuel got into a Maybach.

Samuel let out a cough and said, “I’ve never taken you as a replacement before. Never.”

He could ensure that, at least.

Although Kathleen and Nicolette resembled one another, and sometimes he had also wondered why they looked so alike, he had never taken Kathleen as Nicolette’s replacement.

Pursing her red lips, Kathleen replied, “It doesn’t matter anymore.”

In a deep voice, Samuel muttered, “Kate, if I had taken you as her replacement, I would’ve only disliked you more.”

Kathleen shot him a sideways glance.

“I know myself well, and I think you do too.” Samuel’s voice was hoarse. “If I couldn’t accept how you resemble Nicolette, I wouldn’t have married you.”

Initially, he married Kathleen due to pressure from Diana.

he definitely did not see Kathleen as Nicolette’s

really done so, he would have resented Kathleen more, and he would not have thought of

was that he had already done so since the beginning, and he had fallen head over heels in love with

as she continued, “Samuel, I could still

Samuel were

were aware that their divorce was not caused by the reason

were some misunderstandings, and they were to talk things out,

that they were not meant

faint as she said, “Did you realize that we actually got along well before our marriage and after our

did not

to

placed his cold finger against her

explain to me, and you don’t have to feel pressured. Kate, I’m not doing anything to you. After you’ve done treating me, it’s all up to you whether you wish to leave or stay. I’ll not stop you. Besides, I’ll agree if you want to keep in touch.

“Do you

responded with a

deep breath, and the refreshing scent of the man wafted through her nose. “Can you stop

paused for a second before

a sidelong glance and questioned, “Have you really

momentary pause, Samuel continued, “Could you tell me what

“Ordinary friends,” Kathleen emphasized.

said, would you be this harsh to your ordinary friend?” Samuel asked

rendered speechless

now I’m the one to be

say something?” Samuel asked

was getting

straight to the point. “It is because we used to be

Kathleen remained silent.

physical touches are inevitable. What do you think?” Samuel suggested

sneered. “Do you know how easy it is for close

over the line?” Samuel’s charming face grew solemn. “Have you ever had any

Kathleen was tongue-tied.

good it feels to have a close friend after having one. Moreover, we’re

shot him

as he stared

pursed her lips slightly

unfathomable look. “So, is

up!” Kathleen exclaimed,

lips into a