All Too Late novel Chapter 42

Kathleen silently listened to them as they finished their words.

In an instant, the cake in her mouth didn’t seem sweet anymore.

It tasted bland.

However, the two women didn’t notice her at all and left after they finished chatting.

Kathleen wanted to drink some water to quench her dry throat.

Just then, someone handed her a glass of warm water.

As she glanced in the direction of the beautiful hand that was holding the glass, she saw Christopher.

“Chris?” Kathleen took the glass from him and gulped down the water.

She had only focused on getting food just now and had forgotten to get herself some water.

Christopher looked at her before glancing at Samuel, who was by the side. He then asked, “How could he leave you here by yourself?”

Hasn’t he thought about how uncomfortable and out of place Kathleen would feel on her first time at such an event?

“I’m used to it.” Kathleen sipped her water slowly. After eating some cake, she drank some more water. As she would eventually feel full from it, she then decided to stop eating.

I’ll eat some vegetables and meat later at night.

Kathleen started planning the menu for her meal later on.

She had to constantly keep her mind occupied with other things to stop herself from thinking about Samuel and Nicolette.

When Kathleen said that she was used to it, she meant that she was used to being abandoned by Samuel.

No matter how much she needed Samuel, he would always abandon her for Nicolette.

At that moment, Samuel was happily chatting away with others.

But at the same time, he hadn’t forgotten about Kathleen.

After Samuel turned around again, Christopher had already taken his seat beside Kathleen.

The two of them chattered and laughed, and it seemed to be an eyesore for Samuel.

Lowering his glass, Samuel said, “Please excuse me.”

He then walked toward Kathleen.

Kathleen sensed that there was a growing pressure getting closer to her. When she glanced sideways, she saw that it was Samuel.

Samuel looked at the food on her plate and grumbled, “Is that all that you’re eating?”

“I don’t feel like eating anything else,” Kathleen replied with a frown.

“You’re too picky,” Samuel fussed.

“Are you only finding out about this now?” Kathleen asked nonchalantly. “Oh right. You don’t even care. Even Maria knows more about me than you.”

At this, Samuel was rendered speechless.

Is she intentionally trying to make me look bad in front of Christopher?

“Kate has a weak stomach. Most of the food here was prepared beforehand and is already cold. How do you expect her to eat those?” Christopher questioned him coldly.

Samuel was displeased by his words.

Even Christopher knows that she has a weak stomach?

“I’ll bring you to eat something warm.” Samuel pulled Kathleen onto her feet.

Her hands were dainty and soft.

Of course, Samuel would get frustrated seeing her talk to other men.

But when he saw her talking to Christopher, he felt as if he was about to lose a precious item of his.

He gripped her hand tightly as if it was the only way that he could slowly make that feeling disappear.

“Christopher, I know you’re busy and probably don’t even have the time for a meal. So I won’t be inviting you to join us,” Samuel told him coldly.

With that, he then walked away with Kathleen.

She kept replaying the video of Kathleen giving a speech on stage.

It wasn’t because she thought that Kathleen spoke well, but because Samuel’s gaze was filled with pride as he listened to her.

It was impossible that Samuel didn’t have feelings for Kathleen.

Just then, she heard footsteps outside.

When she turned around and saw Samuel, she was delighted. “Samuel, you’re here. Didn’t you say that you were only coming at night?”

“Nicolette, did you tell others about my marriage with Kathleen?” Samuel asked sternly.

Nicolette was stunned.

How did he know?

“I didn’t,” Nicolette denied. “Samuel, I’m not that childish.”

“Did you arrange for someone to gossip about it in front of Kathleen?” Samuel questioned her icily.

At this, Nicolette panicked. How did he know about this? Could it be that he heard it? Those two idiots just can’t do a simple thing right.

Nicolette just wanted to provoke Kathleen and let the latter know that Nicolette was the one Samuel liked. She hoped that Kathleen would give up on him sooner because of this.

But she didn’t expect that Samuel would find out about this.

“Didn’t I tell you before that even if I divorced Kathleen, I wouldn’t let anyone harm her?” Samuel wore a steely expression.

“I know. But I didn’t even do anything.” Nicolette feigned ignorance. “Did someone tell you something? Samuel, I know that Kathleen’s parents saved your grandmother before, so she’s a benefactor to your family. Samuel, she’s your benefactor, and she’s also mine. Why would I do anything to harm my benefactor? Besides, it’s impossible for you to keep your three-year marriage with Kathleen under wraps and not expect anyone to find out about it.”

“Because no one knew about this for the past three years,” Samuel responded with certainty.

Nicolette felt wronged as she bit her lip, and tears streamed down her face. “So do you think that I sent someone to intentionally anger Kathleen? What good would it bring me if I angered her? How would she donate me her bone marrow then?”

“It’s good that you know that.” Samuel remained indifferent. “Nicolette, you know me better than anyone else. I hate being played by others.”

“Samuel, I’m not playing with you. I really didn’t.” Nicolette sounded as if she was about to cry. “I just love you too much. Samuel, I went through so many hardships outside over the past three years just so that I could get back on my feet.”

She tugged Samuel’s sleeve and went on, “Samuel, I want to go home. Grandma’s birthday falls on the day after tomorrow. I want to celebrate her birthday. Can you come along with me?”