“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.”

me then,” Kathleen hissed

“I

let out

seconds later, Samuel released her reluctantly. He placed his hand on her head and said, “Let’s get along

Kathleen was dumbfounded.

a low chuckle. “What

he started joking again. Never mind. If he dares to go against his word, I

salad.” Kathleen placed the takeaway food in front of him. “It’s still piping hot, so eat up. I shall take my

you drive here?”

get a taxi,” Kathleen

you a ride.” Samuel got to his

to glance at her Patek Philippe watch. “You don’t have to give me a

insist. Did you forget what I said? I said I won’t let you run into danger

nearly lost her life after he abandoned her on the street, he would

her lip.

had stopped recalling

was the first time Kathleen

slowly. It’s fine.

“I can drive a

started eating his supper

was focusing on driving. She pursed her

at her

arrived at

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

as good as your cooking,” came Samuel’s

snorted. “Back when I cooked for you, you never praised

“I

“I’ll park the car in the yard and tell Maria to prepare some food

collected so much information for you and agreed to be your family today. Is that how you

Kathleen gaped silently.

is this

in.

Samuel inclined his

Kathleen sighed. “Let’s go.”

and got

lips curled into an

car and caught up to

Kathleen entered her birthdate. The door clicked

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255