All Too Late

Samuel read Nicolette’s message and frowned. Then, he texted: I have found you a bone

marrow match. All we have to do is wait for the donor to say yes. Nicolette was surprised

and asked: Why didn’t you tell me earlier? Seeing that, Samuel replied: I wanted to wait

for the donor to agree before telling you. She questioned: Did the donor ask for anything?

Does the donor want money or a house and a car? Samuel answered: It’s complicated.

Anyway, you don’t have to worry. I’ll handle it. Nicolette texted: Okay, Samuel. I trust you.

After seeing that, Samuel wrote: You should get some rest. I’ll head over in the morning.

Nicolette responded: Okay. With that, Samuel put down his phone and looked at Kathleen’s

delicate and pale face coldly. What am I supposed to do to get her to agree to donate her

bone marrow to Nicolette? Is not getting a divorce the only way? Samuel stared at

Kathleen’s face for a while and suddenly realized that he didn’t detest living the rest of his

life with her. However, he liked Nicolette more. Thus, he didn’t have a choice. When

Kathleen woke up, Samuel had already left. She walked out of the room. Seeing that,

Maria, the housekeeper, rushed over. “Mrs. Macari, you’re up. Are you hungry? Do you

want to eat something?” Kathleen nodded in reply. “Okay. You should go and wash up

while I heat up the food,” Maria said thoughtfully. Kathleen had a weak stomach, so she

couldn’t eat anything that was too cold. Maria knew that better than Samuel. With that,

Kathleen turned around and went to wash up. After she was done, she sat at the dining

table. Maria had prepared a western-style breakfast. However, when Kathleen smelled the

smell of milk, she felt nauseous. She hurriedly covered her mouth and ran into the

bathroom. When Maria saw that, she was worried. “Mrs. Macari, what’s wrong?” Maria

asked. “My stomach is not feeling well. Maria, I don’t like the western-style breakfast. Can

you prepare something else for me?” Kathleen said impassively. In the past, she ate the

same type of breakfast every day just to accommodate Samuel. In fact, she hated it.

Kathleen much preferred warm food. “Okay.” Maria nodded and said, “I’ll go prepare some

pasta for you.” “All right.” With that, Kathleen quickly rinsed her mouth and walked out of

the bathroom. Meanwhile, Maria swiftly cooked a bowl of pasta for her. “Mrs. Macari, did

you visit the hospital to find out why your stomach was unwell?” Maria asked

meaningfully, hinting at something. “You and Mr. Macari are young, so you might not have

experience in some areas.” She was trying to sound subtle. “Maria, I’m not pregnant. I did

visit the doctors, and they told me that it was because my stomach is weak,” Kathleen

explained. After Maria realized that she had misunderstood the situation, she smiled

awkwardly and apologized, “Sorry, Mrs. Macari. I saw you feeling nauseous and assumed

that it was morning sickness.” “I know.” Kathleen smiled softly and said, “Maria, don’t tell

Samuel. Otherwise, he’ll get worried and force me to get it checked out at the hospital. If

that happens, I’ll be forced to eat a whole bunch of medicine again.” “Okay.” Maria

nodded. “You can get back to work now. I’ll put the plate and cutlery in the sink after I’m

done,” Kathleen said. “Okay.” Maria knew that Kathleen liked to be alone. Thus, she said,

“Mrs. Macari, I’ll go do the laundry.” “Go ahead,” Kathleen replied. With that, Maria turned

and left. Kathleen then silently finished her pasta. She still remembered what she had said

to Samuel and remembered that she was about to get a divorce from him that day. Hence,

after she finished her breakfast, she put her household registry and marriage certificate

into her bag and left the house. Halfway through the journey, she called Samuel and said,

“I’ve arrived.” “What do you mean?” Samuel frowned. “I’m at City Hall,” Kathleen

responded. “Didn’t we agree to get a divorce so that you and Nicolette can finally be

together? As for your grandmother, we will tell her after she recovers.” “I’m not free

today,” Samuel replied coldly. “Then when will you be free?” Kathleen asked grimly. “Give

me a date.” “Are you in a rush to divorce me?” He sounded displeased. “Aren’t you the

one who is anxious to get a divorce?” Kathleen was frustrated. “Who was the one who

forced me to tell your grandmother about our divorce? Yet, now you are saying that I’m

the one who is rushing to get a divorce.” “You haven’t signed the divorce papers yet,”

Samuel replied coldly. “The house and the money that I’ve promised you will only take

effect after you sign the papers.” “Haha.” Kathleen couldn’t help but laugh mockingly at

herself. “Samuel, do you think that I married you for your money because I’m an orphan?”

“Why else?” he asked. His words were as hurtful as ever. Hearing that, Kathleen felt as if

her heart had shattered into pieces. “Turns out that in your eyes, I am just a greedy

woman.” Is Kathleen greedy? I don’t think so. She has never asked me for anything, and

she never wanted anything. The things that I gave her were all out of my own will. Perhaps

it is because she is too sensible and well-behaved, or maybe it’s because she is good in

bed. In short, I want to give her the best of everything. “Samuel, I don’t want anything

from you. I don’t even want you as my husband anymore. Why would I want your things?”

Kathleen buried her face in her coat. Then, in a soft but cold voice, she said, “Stop wasting

time and come over so we can get a divorce!” She was fed up. With a darkened face,

Samuel thought. How dare she order me around? “I’m not going!” With that, he hung up

the phone. Kathleen was speechless. “Kathleen?” Benjamin never thought he would bump

into her at City Hall. Kathleen was slightly taken aback. “Benjamin? Why are you here?”

“Why are you here?” Benjamin asked her the same question. “I’m here to deal with some

affairs.” Kathleen was embarrassed to tell him that she was at City Hall to get a divorce.

“Well, I’m here to investigate a criminal’s household registry for a case,” Benjamin

explained. “Have you finished dealing with your affairs?” “No.” Kathleen sighed and said,

“I have to come and deal with it next time.” After a moment of hesitation, Benjamin asked,

“It’s almost noon. May I treat you to lunch?” “Okay.” Kathleen nodded. “But you have to

let me treat you. Consider it as a token of appreciation for saving my life.” “There’s no

need to be so courteous.” Benjamin smiled and said, “My car is that way.” “Let’s go.”

Kathleen smiled sweetly. With that, Benjamin and Kathleen left the City Hall. “Is your leg

feeling better?” Benjamin questioned. “It’s much better,” Kathleen replied. “It doesn’t hurt

anymore.” “That’s good to hear.” Benjamin focused on the road as he drove, and Kathleen

noticed that he had a sharp jawline. “What do you want to eat?” “Anything except for

western food.” At that moment, Kathleen no longer liked cold and dry food. “Okay.” Later,

Benjamin took Kathleen to a restaurant that sold eastern food. They ordered a few simple

dishes. Then, he watched Kathleen eat affectionately. She still munches on her food

adorably like a squirrel, just like when she was a kid. “Kathleen, what are you doing for a

living?” Benjamin asked. “I am unemployed,” Kathleen replied. “However, that’s going to

change soon.” After hearing that, Benjamin pursed his lips. “Kathleen, I heard everything

last night. You and Samuel…” “We are going to get a divorce soon.” Kathleen knew that

Benjamin was a policeman, so there was nothing that he couldn’t find out. With just some

digging around, he could easily find out about her relationship with Samuel. “Back when

your parents passed away, the Macari family took you in and raised you. I never thought

that you would get married to their son, Samuel.” The expression on Benjamin’s face

suddenly turned grim. “However, why are you getting a divorce?” Kathleen is kind and

perfect. Whoever marries her is lucky. I can’t believe that Samuel can be so ungrateful.

How can I let anyone bully my precious Kathleen, who I adore with all my heart?