Kathleen felt that if it were not for Madeline being autistic, she would have suspected that Samuel had deliberately taught her to say those words.
That jerk is capable of anything!
“I miss him.” Madeline pouted.
“All right.” Kathleen nodded in resignation before looking at Federick. “Go ahead and call him then.”
The latter felt around his pocket. “I left my phone in the car.”
Kathleen was at a loss for words.
“Why don’t you call him instead?” he suggested.
“I don’t have his phone number,” she murmured in reply.
“He hasn’t changed his number, so you should be able to memorize it, right?” Federick asked.
Kathleen bit her lip. She did remember Samuel’s phone number but did not expect that he was still using the same number.
Looking at Madeline’s aggrieved face, she took out her phone and called him.
After two beeps, the call was picked up.
“Hello?” Samuel’s voice was as captivating as always, magnetic and pleasant to the ears.
Kathleen could not help but feel nervous upon hearing his voice, causing her to fall silent for a while.
“Kate?” Samuel called out.
She knitted her brows. “Are you watching the live stream?”
“No.” He answered in a raspy voice, “I’m still at the office. I have some matters to attend to. Is something the matter?”
“Since you’re busy, just forget it,” she uttered flatly.
It’s already eight o’clock, and he’s still at the office. Is he truly such a money lover? A certain someone once said that money is just a number to him. He’s already so rich, so why is he still working so hard?
“I’m done with work. Go on.” Samuel’s voice was extremely gentle.
I’ll be willing to listen to her even if she spoke for the entire night.
“Madeline came here for the variety show. She wishes to see you,” Kathleen explained softly.
He nodded upon hearing that. “The place you’re recording the program is not far from my office. I’ll be there in ten minutes.”
“Got it.” She nodded.
“Is this… your phone number?” Samuel inquired with his deep voice.
“Yes.” Kathleen nodded affirmatively.
“Okay. I’ll remember that.” His lips curved into a grin. “See you soon.”
Having said that, he hung up the phone.
Kathleen kept feeling that something was weird after their conversation.
Meanwhile, Samuel put on a black suit. With his tall, muscular figure, and broad shoulders, he gave off a dignified yet delectable feeling.
He walked swiftly out of the office and entered the elevator.
While saving Kathleen’s number on his phone under the name “Katie,” he curled his thin lips into a contented smile.
Over at the restaurant, Kathleen had finished cooking and brought the food over to Federick and Madeline.
The girl suddenly reacted. “It smells so good.”
“If you think so, then eat up.” Kathleen stroked the girl’s hair. “It’s mac and cheese and suits your taste very well.”
Madeline clutched her spoon as she replied, “No. I want to wait for Samuel.”
Kathleen was at a loss for words.
Federick chuckled before explaining, “It can’t be helped. It’s the same at home. Once she knows that Samuel is coming, she’ll keep waiting for him.”
“So, love does disappear, right?” Kathleen looked at Madeline miserably.
The girl blinked a few times. “I also like Katie. You and Samuel saved me when I got lost. You’re both good people, and good people should be together.”
Kathleen was once again rendered speechless.
Amused by his daughter’s words, Federick chuckled, causing Kathleen to look at him in wordless amazement.
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