“Are you seriously agreeing to be my relative?” Kathleen was startled.

Samuel’s lips curled. “Yes.”

A deep line appeared in the middle of Kathleen’s brow. “You won’t do things that I hate? For example, kiss me or flirt with me without warning?” she asked doubtfully.

“No,” Samuel responded with a shake of his head.

“All right.” Kathleen paused. “I’ll give you one last chance.”

Chuckling deeply, Samuel spread his arms wide.

Kathleen hesitated before wrapping her arms around him.

Samuel felt his heart clenching up as a lone tear dropped down his cheek and disappeared underneath Kathleen’s collar.

She’s so soft and fits right into my arms perfectly. Alas, this will be the last time we’ll ever hug each other.

Kathleen had no idea why her heart was aching.

A year had since passed, but the pain still remained.

“From now on, we’ll be a family. If you need help, just let me know. I’ll try my best to help,” Samuel rasped. “I promise no one will dare to lay a hand on you in Jadeborough.”

“Mm.” Kathleen bobbed her head.

His lips curled up, Samuel added, “One more thing. I hope you’ll say yes to my request.”

“Say it,” Kathleen urged.

“Please don’t show your affection for Christopher in front of me. I might’ve agreed to be your family, but that doesn’t mean I can accept your relationship. Do you understand?” Samuel stated.

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

I won’t be affectionate with Christopher in public, anyway.

“I can’t bring myself to release you,” Samuel grunted. “If I let go, you’ll no longer belong to me.”

Something told him he would forever be her family.

Kathleen hesitated. “I’ll let you hug me for ten seconds longer.”

Samuel snickered and commented, “How kind of you.”

then,” Kathleen hissed with

his grip. “I

out a light

He placed his hand on her head and said, “Let’s get along

Kathleen was dumbfounded.

low chuckle. “What did you

he started joking again. Never mind. If he dares to go

takeaway food in front of him. “It’s still piping

drive here?”

get a

ride.” Samuel got to his feet. “I’ll eat this

Kathleen raised her hand to glance at her Patek Philippe watch. “You don’t

what I said? I

life after he abandoned her on the street, he would have to resist the urge to slap himself

her lip.

stopped recalling

was the first

slowly. It’s fine. I can eat the quinoa salad in the

her jaw. “I can drive a Bentley, let alone this car.

started eating his supper

on driving. She pursed her lips

glanced at her and smiled

arrived

promptly heaved a sigh of relief. Turning around, she looked at the quinoa salad in Samuel’s hand and grumbled, “The journey took

isn’t as good as your cooking,”

snorted. “Back when I cooked

a half-smile. “I was an idiot back

yard and tell Maria to

for me?” Samuel asked. “I collected so much information for you and agreed to be your family

Kathleen gaped silently.

is this

caved in. “Will

Samuel inclined his

Kathleen sighed. “Let’s go.”

seatbelt and got off

into an

car and caught up to

the door, Kathleen entered her birthdate. The door clicked

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