Kathleen knitted her brows. “I don’t know.”
“Samuel, why do you need to know? You don’t plan on waiting for Kathleen when she goes to the Macari residence, do you?” Christopher sneered.
He was hinting at Kathleen about Samuel’s plan.
Kathleen was still too young and innocent, particularly for a cunning man like Samuel.
Kathleen gave Samuel a sidelong glance.
He’s actually playing mind games with me, but unfortunately, I won’t fall for it! Never!
“I’ll visit her when I have time. I don’t need your intervention.” Putting down the plate, Kathleen grabbed Christopher’s hand and left with the man in tow.
Samuel watched her flee with a look of dejection in his eyes.
She made no secret of her distaste for him, which sent a sharp pain to his chest.
Kathleen left the banquet with Christopher and apologized, “I’m sorry, Chris. I—”
“You don’t need to explain.” Christopher understood her completely.
Kathleen was feeling aggrieved.
Reaching out to pat her on the head, Christopher comforted, “Don’t take it to heart, Kate. You haven’t gotten used to being around him yet. You’ll be fine after you get used to it.”
“I’m so useless.” She was frustrated.
Christopher smiled faintly at her. “It’s really fine, Kate. Take it slow.”
She looked at him. “Chris, thank you for comforting me.”
“You silly girl.” Christopher flashed her a smile. “It’s getting late. I’ll send you home.”
“Aren’t you going to tell Mr. Lawson first? Wouldn’t it be rude to leave like this?” Kathleen looked at him.
Christopher replied with a faint smile, “Wait for me here. I’ll be back soon.”
“Okay.” Kathleen nodded obediently.
Christopher then turned to go back in.
Standing by the window, Kathleen looked out of it.
The night view from the window was breathtaking.
All of a sudden, a tall silhouette appeared behind her.
Kathleen saw the reflection of Samuel on the window.
She tried to run away but was instantly hugged by him.
“Let me go!” She struggled to break free from his embrace. Feeling angry and anxious, she threatened, “I’ll shout for help if you don’t let go!”
“You’re a celebrity. Aren’t you afraid of being seen by others and getting yourself in a scandal? I won’t touch you as long as you don’t run away from me, okay?” Samuel’s voice was hoarse and deep.
“Let go of me!” Kathleen said angrily.
Samuel let her go.
Turning around, Kathleen shot him a death stare. “What do you want, Samuel?”
There was an incomprehensible emotion in Samuel’s eyes. “I have a question for you. You said you’ve loved me for ten years—”
“I used to! I don’t love you now,” corrected Kathleen.
Samuel smiled wryly. “I know. I just want to know, when did you start liking me? Was it when you first arrived at the Macari residence?”
Kathleen gave a dry laugh. “Samuel, I fell in love with you earlier than you knew.”
“Was it when you fell into the water?” Samuel knitted his brows.
Biting her red lips, Kathleen shook her head.
Samuel was baffled. Was it even earlier?
“Tell me.” Samuel stepped forward and grabbed her wrist. “Tell me, when did you fall in love with me?”
Kathleen was stunned for a moment before saying, “What’s the point of talking about this now, Samuel?”
She did not understand why he could not let it go now that they were already divorced.
“It’s not pointless. Tell me or I’ll kiss you right here until you do!” Samuel said with a clenched jaw.
“You!” With tears in her eyes, Kathleen took a deep breath and went on, “Your high school is right next to my middle school.”
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