Kathleen was flattered. “As long as you don’t find me troublesome, Old Mrs. Macari.”
Diana chuckled. “Why would I find my dear Katie troublesome?”
At that moment, Samuel entered the room.
Diana added meaningfully, “I even want to announce that you’ll be my god-granddaughter from now onward.”
Kathleen was astonished.
On the contrary, Samuel’s face darkened. “No way,” he piped up.
I’m fine with anything but this!
“What right do you have to object?” Diana’s face fell. “My amazing granddaughter-in-law had to become my granddaughter! I’ve yet to settle the scores with you, and you dare to go against my will?”
The man’s captivating face darkened further. “No matter what you say, it’s a no.”
“I’ll do whatever I want to!” Diana did not care whether her grandson agreed.
Although Samuel was unwilling, he no longer said anything else.
He was always filial regardless of the circumstances.
Meanwhile, Diana held Kathleen’s hands. “Katie, I was the one who took your parents’ life away. Had they still been alive, they would definitely be doting on you to the moon and back. I owe you this much.”
“You don’t owe me anything, Old Mrs. Macari.” Kathleen felt uneasy.
“Don’t be nervous. In any case, treat me like your biological grandma from now onward. You’ll have my support in everything you wish to do. Just let me know.”
“Thank you.” Kathleen felt utterly touched by that.
Diana stroked Kathleen’s head. “You’ve suffered too much in the past. It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have let you marry Samuel.”
The latter shook her head lightly. “It’s not your fault. It was all my wishful thinking.”
“No, it’s not,” Samuel chimed in huskily.
He had feelings for her too, but it was only a recent discovery.
“You, shut up!” Diana was irritated at the sight of her grandson.
As such, Samuel fell silent.
“I’ll have to trouble you in the future, then, Old Mrs. Macari. It’s late now. I should get going,” said Kathleen.
Diana nodded faintly. “Okay.”
When Kathleen stood up and turned to leave the room, Samuel did the same.
“Did you only realize now that the person you liked all along has been Kathleen?” asked Diana frigidly.
He pursed his thin lips slightly.
“Had it not been because I saw your feelings for Kate, do you think I would have married her to you?” Her face turned grim. “I originally wanted her to marry Christopher. Because you’re my grandson, I fulfilled your wish. In the end, it was a mistake and a thorn in my heart. I’ve genuinely let Katie’s parents down.”
A shadow shielded Samuel’s eyes as he strode to catch up to Kathleen.
“Let’s go back together,” he said in a deep voice.
“Mm.” Kathleen nodded silently.
The man’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed. “Let’s go.”
They put on their coat together while Wynnie and Calvin sent them off.
Wynnie became increasingly concerned as she watched their retreating figures. “Do you think this would be good for them?”
Calvin answered placidly, “Everyone has their destiny.”
She heaved a sigh.
“Let’s go in. It’s cold here.” He wrapped his arm around her shoulders.
She nodded, and they turned to return to the mansion.
On the way back, Samuel inquired in slight nervousness, “Is your back still hurting?”
“It’s much better now.” Kathleen’s ears turned red. “Regarding the trending topic about you…”
“I won’t make any clarification. I’ve asked Tyson to get it off the trending topics.” Samuel’s aura was aloof yet magnetic.
“Thank you.” She let out a breath of relief.
“I don’t want certain people knowing the date of your period, after all. In case anyone tries to offer a needless favor,” he added darkly.
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