The entire process took place smoothly, and Kathleen received the thirty percent shares owned by Frances.

At present, she was Yoeger Group's biggest shareholder.

Samuel told Tyson to take the two lawyers to the adjacent room for a break.

Richard exited the ward, too.

 

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Frances regarded Samuel unhappily. "When do you plan to marry Nicolette, Mr. Macari?"

 

Samuel kept quiet.

Kathleen peeled an orange and passed a segment to Frances.

Frances ate it with a grin.

"Old Mrs. Yoeger, I don't like Nicolette," Samuel answered in a deep voice.

He could ignore the opinions of Diana and the others, but he could not ignore Frances'.

Judging by her appearance, Kathleen was a good girl, and Frances loved her.

What should I do if Old Mrs. Yoeger won't let me be with Kathleen?

Samuel could never, ever let Frances become his biggest obstacle.

"How heartless of you to make such a casual remark, Mr. Macari," Frances muttered coldly.

Samuel remained silent at first.

Then, he cleared his throat and spoke. "Old Mrs. Yoeger, previously, I mistook Nicolette for my savior, and I'm very sorry about this. I didn't know it was Kate who saved me back then."

Frances eyed him with a wan expression. "Does this misunderstanding justify your poor treatment of Kate?"

 

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Samuel replied, "I know it doesn't, so I'll try my best to compensate her for what I've done." "Your best form of compensation is to stop bothering my granddaughter," Frances said with a scowl.

 

Samuel spoke in a low voice. "You can rest assured that I won't bother her, Old Mrs. Yoeger."

Frances stared at him in disbelief.

tone. "You're the kind of person who doesn't stop until you've achieved your goals. You say

Samuel was rendered speechless.

of mockery in Frances' weak voice. "Kate was very popular among the boys in high school, so you threatened them behind her

a word, but a slight crease

that? And she

Samuel in shock.

treated you like a little sister back then, and I was afraid you would be bullied." "Hah!" Frances chuckled sardonically and reminded Kathleen,

Kathleen nodded.

a loss for

stumbling block was not other

her gaze

such a

Knock! Knock!

was knocking on the

opened the door and was surprised to see the person standing outside. "Grandma?"

entered the

how have you

 

"I1

Diana."

 

the two old

next to Samuel, observed them with

a best friend to spend time with at this age was

here?" Frances

concerned, so I came here." Diana looked at Samuel. "What are you gawking at? You two may leave now. Take

Kathleen

Diana around, Vanessa and the others would not

here to

Samuel nodded and led Kathleen out of

Diana had brought along a

corridor was filled with

"I'm sure Old

wants US to have peace of mind." "Yeah." Samuel

opposite the hospital. I recall that it's still open at this hour," Kathleen

cold finger against her red

for what he had done at

pregnant and hungry. Yet, he had said

to exist if

you're still angry, you may

he

stunned. "It’s

her hand and realized she

into two portions, she handed the other half to Samuel. "I can't finish that

was for Samuel to take

wrist, lowered his head, and ate the orange out of

warmth of his lips even lingered on

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