Nicolette’s return to the Yoeger family had nothing to do with Kathleen.
She only wanted to find out about her mother’s past and identity.
That was all she wanted.
That night, Kathleen tossed and turned and couldn’t sleep.
After all, Nicolette’s existence perturbed her.
Shouldn’t Samuel be worried about Nicolette’s safety to release her now? Won’t he be scared that I would take revenge on her? Or is he confident about his capability to protect her? Right, perhaps he’s that confident.
However, Kathleen despised Nicolette for causing death to her two unborn children because of Nicolette’s selfishness, only wanting to save herself.
She didn’t even let me off!
However, Kathleen had never thought of killing Nicolette because it was illegal.
If Nicolette were to provoke her, Kathleen wouldn’t let her go.
Glancing at Valerie, who was sleeping on the couch, Kathleen didn’t wake her up. Instead, she covered herself with a coat and walked toward the balcony to enjoy the breeze.
In reality, she didn’t know why she felt so conflicted.
She had repeatedly told herself that it mattered nothing to her, even if Samuel liked Nicolette.
However, bitter resentment and anger washed over her.
Perhaps Samuel didn’t even take my unborn children seriously. After all, he had never care of them. Hence, it’s normal that he was unconcerned about it, but…
Kathleen lowered her head as tears rolled down her cheeks.
My babies…
“Why don’t you know how to take care of your body?” Samuel’s frosty voice rang out behind her.
Kathleen was startled.
Then, she turned around and looked at Samuel coldly before saying, “It’s late now. Why are you here?”
“What about you?” Samuel took a step forward and looked down at her, a head shorter than himself, from high above.
One year was neither long nor short.
Kathleen wasn’t as innocent and young as before and had adorably puffy cheeks back then. However, her delicate facial features grew sharper and more exquisite now. Moreover, her pair of sparkly eyes weren’t seductive. Instead, they were crystal clear.
“I’m here for some fresh air.” Kathleen pursed her lips and continued, “I’m going back now.”
With that, she walked past Samuel.
The next instant, he grabbed at her wrist and asked in a deep voice, “Why are you crying?”
“It’s the wind,” Kathleen answered calmly.
Samuel’s voice became heavier as he said, “You’re lying to me.”
Kathleen shoved his hand away and said in annoyance, “You don’t know me!”
The next moment, Samuel immediately blocked her path and said in a husky voice, “At least I can tell when you’re telling lies.”
“Haha!” Kathleen let out a self-deprecating laugh. “Oh! You sure have sharp eyes, Mr. Macari! Then do you know why I want to lie to you?”
Samuel’s eyes darkened as he heard her words. “It’s because you’re trying to brush me off.”
“Yeah, you’re right! I’m glad that you know yourself well.” Kathleen sighed and continued, “I’m brushing you off on purpose. Plus, I dislike you, and I hate you! I’ve got nothing to do with you! So, can you leave me alone?”
Samuel froze at that.
“Samuel, I’ve asked you to spare me, haven’t I?” A pang of painful sensation hit her head as she continued, “Stop torturing me. Aren’t you pestering me just to vent your anger, for I have dumped you?”
“No, I’m not.” Samuel’s gaze fell. An unbearable feeling rose within him as he witnessed Kathleen break down before him. Then, he swallowed his pride and said apologetically, “Kate, I’m sorry. I really am.”
Glancing over at him, she saw his eyes were red.
Kathleen smiled faintly. “Why do you have to keep pestering me, then? Do you want me to die?”
After her voice fell, Samuel pulled her into his arms. The coats draped over their shoulders immediately fell onto the ground due to the impact.
Hugging her tightly in his arms, he suddenly realized she was skinny and fragile.
Panicked, Samuel explained, “Katie, I never want you to die. Not for the world. I even wish I could die for you just because I want you to live happily.”
Kathleen sniffed in his fresh body scent. With her reddened eyes, she said, “Can you let me go? Stop bothering me, can you? I’ll think of my babies whenever you appear before me. Do you know how it feels to have them slowly flowing out of my body? Do you understand how I feel?”
Samuel’s heart broke.
He didn’t know how to comfort her.
Moreover, he didn’t know how to react to her abruptness.
After all, what he said was pointless, and she wouldn’t listen to him.
Kathleen wasn’t like this before this. Why? Could it be…
He kissed her hair with his thin lips. “Nicolette’s return to the Yoeger family has nothing to do with me.”
Kathleen replied coldly, “Why do you want to tell me this?”
Samuel said huskily, “The breaking news that you read was released by the Yoeger family. It’s not me. It’s been a year since I had anything to do with Nicolette. Now, there’s nothing at all.”
Kathleen pushed him away and smiled in despair. “Do you think I’m that easy to fool?”
Nicolette was staying in his place before this, and everyone in Jadeborough knew about it.
Hearing her response, Samuel fixed his eyes on hers and said, “Why do I have to fool you? What’s the point, then? Will you accept me even if I lie?”
Kathleen bit her lip.
“Don’t you know that those you heard are only rumors in Jadeborough?” Samuel stared into her clear eyes before continuing, “I had been waiting for you to come back. Then, I was pursuing you again. Do you think I would have anything to do with her again?”
“There’s some fact to the rumors, anyway.” Then, she glanced at Samuel solemnly and said, “Would you dare to say that you’re not protecting and taking care of her for an entire year?”
Locking his gaze on her delicate and elegant face, Samuel responded, “Yes. I took care of her for a year.”
Kathleen remained indifferent.
“If you think locking her up in Spirit Villa is a form of taking care of her, I’ll admit it,” Samuel said coldly.
Confused, Kathleen asked, “Spirit Villa?”
Spirit Villa, the eeriest villa according to everyone in Jadeborough?
“Impossible!” Kathleen didn’t believe his words. “You can’t deceive me!”
Samuel bent down and grabbed their coats from the floor.
He covered his coat on Kathleen’s body and said, “Come to my ward. I’ll prove it to you.”
Kathleen hesitated.
Samuel took her hand in his and strode down the balcony.
At the elevator, Kathleen retracted her hand and rubbed it on her clothes in disgust.
Samuel huffed upon seeing that. What an immature girl!
Shortly after that, they stepped out of the elevator after its door dinged open.
Holding her hand in his, Samuel dragged her to his ward.
Then, he handed over a tablet to her and said, “It’s the surveillance footage in Spirit Villa for that year. Watch it yourself.”
Kathleen hesitated before tapping on the video.
The footage was the latest.
Sitting on the bed, Nicolette shouted in exasperation, “Why don’t you finish me off, Samuel? Why do you have to torture me?”
Her hair cascaded down her shoulder. She looked frail in a long white dress as if she was a ghost.
“You ask everyone to leave this villa at night! I’m alone in the dark! You’re a monster, a devil! Yes, it’s no doubt that I’ve used you, but I love you with all my heart! Why do you have to treat me like this? Why? I can give birth to our babies if you want it!”
