Kathleen’s expression darkened after watching the video of Nicolette being hysterical.
Is this real? No! It’s impossible.
She put down the tablet and said to Samuel, “Previously, you’ve deceived me with a fake video as well.”
Thus, I won’t fall for it again.
Giving her a meaningful look, he said, “That was before. But I swear that I have never hidden anything from you since you are back. Everything that you have seen or known is real.”
She frowned. Should I trust Samuel?
Lowering his head, he put his lips close to her ears. “After all, you’ll be going to the Yoeger residence. Why don’t you check it out yourself to see whether I’ve lied to you?”
Kathleen moved to the side. “Is it possible not to stand too close to me when you speak?”
He curled his lip. “Why can’t I stand close to you?”
“Because we’re of different genders. That’s why!” she blurted out angrily.
“So what?” Slowly, he frowned. “But this is my ward.”
“It was you who dragged me inside!” she continued with exasperation.
“I’ve forgotten all about it,” he said meaningfully.
Kathleen chuckled out of frustration. “Forgot? Has your brain shrunk? But you’re still young!”
He was at a loss for words.
This young lady sure is… irritating. Although she’s as cute as a ragdoll cat, she is feisty. But that’s good. It’s better for her to berate me loudly rather than give me the cold shoulder.
“What else do you want to know? I can tell you everything.” He looked at her gently.
“You don’t have to do that.” She turned around to leave.
“Kate, do you love Christopher?” he asked suddenly.
Stopped in her tracks, she turned around and asked, “What do you mean?”
“I was merely asking if you prefer a man like him. Do you?” he asked calmly.
“Who doesn’t like a considerate and thoughtful man?” Having said that, she added sarcastically, “It’ll be better than a man like you, Mr. Macari, a man who’s arrogant and snobbish. You don’t even care about other people’s feelings. Christopher would be a perfect lover if compared to you.”
Samuel huffed. “What’s good to have someone who behaves in a mellow way, just like warm water?”
She smirked. “Humph! You’re right, Mr. Macari. I was attracted to your good looks because I was young and ignorant. Moreover, I had fallen head over heels for your evil and arrogant attitude. After I have experienced a lot of things, I realize how valuable Christopher’s soft and gentle attitude is.”
Samuel’s handsome and elegant face turned cold.
“I’ve stopped loving you from long ago, Mr. Macari.” Her face became indifferent. “It’s really true. I have mentioned it to you in the Macari residence before. Now that I’m willing to live peacefully with you, I hope that you can understand it.”
“You’re only willing to cooperate because of Grandma. In the end, you still hate me.” Sullenly, he continued, “Katie, why don’t you stab me?”
Isn’t it better so that the hatred in her heart can disappear?
“You’ve stabbed yourself before,” she replied calmly. “If I were to disregard the fact that you’re remorseful for the two children, I would’ve ignored you after I came back.”
Did she know? Did she know everything?
“Why didn’t you come to see me?” Samuel grabbed her shoulder. “If I were dead, wouldn’t you want to see me for the final time?”
Kathleen shook her head. “Why do I need to see you? Samuel, did I ask you to end your life?”
He was the one who was willing to do it.
Samuel put down his hands. His handsome and elegant face turned paler than usual.
I told him that I didn’t hate him anymore. But, at that time, I really wished that he was dead. He looks so disappointed. Why doesn’t he blame me?
Frightened by the hostility in his eyes, Kathleen retreated a few steps back.
Samuel pulled her back into his arms. While embracing her tightly, he said in a low and magnetic voice, “Kathleen, please hear what I want to say. I love you. Thus, I want to pursue you again. I won’t force you to do anything because I only want to treat you better. From now onwards, I won’t lie to you. Not even a single word.”
She was taken aback.
Then, he continued, “I won’t do anything that you don’t like. Also, I won’t do anything that you aren’t satisfied with. As you like a gentle and considerate man, I’ll try to become one. I can do it better than Christopher.” Then, he pressed his forehead against her. Gazing at her intently, he said, “Do you understand me?”
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