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 her

tightened his grip. “I earned the ten seconds

let out a

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

Kathleen was dumbfounded.

out a low chuckle. “What did

Never mind. If

placed the takeaway food in front of him. “It’s still piping hot, so

you drive here?” Samuel

a taxi,” Kathleen

ride.” Samuel got to his feet. “I’ll

that. It’s just ten o’clock.” Kathleen raised her hand to glance at her Patek Philippe watch. “You don’t have to give

I said? I said I won’t let you run into danger ever

her life after he abandoned her on the street, he would have to

her

stopped recalling

a Maybach, and it was the first time Kathleen had ever

her anxiety, Samuel chuckled. “Drive slowly. It’s fine. I can eat

drive

Grinning, Samuel started

She pursed her lips in concentration and wore a determined

at her and

the car arrived

around, she looked at the quinoa salad in Samuel’s hand and grumbled, “The

good as

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

half-smile. “I was

car in the yard and tell

Samuel asked. “I collected so much information for you and agreed to be

Kathleen gaped silently.

is this suddenly

in. “Will

inclined his

Kathleen sighed. “Let’s go.”

her seatbelt and got off the

curled into

car and caught up

her birthdate.

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