Chapter 393 You Are A Good Person
Kathleen smiled. “Okay.”
Desiree looked at Eilam. “What about you, Eil? Do you want to come with us?”
Eilam looked at Samuel as the former shook his head. “I’ll keep Daddy company.”
Samuel was stunned and said quietly, “You don’t have to worry about me.”
Eilam was very considerate. “But no one is here to take care of Daddy.”
Samuel caressed Eilam’s head. “I don’t need anyone to take care of me.”
Tyson uttered quietly, “I’m still here.”
Eilam gazed at him wordlessly.
Tyson was stunned. Maybe I should’ve stayed silent. I’m sure Eil has his plans.
“It’s okay,” Samuel replied plainly.
Eilam hesitated for a brief moment. “Okay then. I’ll stay with Mommy tonight.”
Either way, I won’t let Mommy have the chance to go on a date with Ryder!
Ryder smiled.
There was no way kids would have ill intentions. They only wanted their parents to get back together.
Kathleen smiled. “Don’t worry; Tyson has been friends with your daddy for many years. He knows your daddy’s temper very well. I’m sure he can take good care of your daddy.”
Eilam sighed.
Tyson doesn’t understand Daddy at all. If he did, he wouldn’t have said anything earlier.
Kathleen pulled Eilam and Desiree. “Let’s go.”
“I’ll send their clothes over later,” Samuel said in a deep voice.
She nodded. “Okay.”
Ryder smiled. “I’ll send you home since we stay close by.”
Kathleen nodded. “Thank you.”
Samuel’s gaze turned grim. We also live near to one another!
Kathleen brought Eilam and Desiree over to Ryder’s car and got in.
Ryder drove them to the resort.
He watched Kathleen get off his car. “I’ll come to see you later to continue where we left off earlier during the day.”
Kathleen was stunned for a while. Not long after, she remembered that Samuel and the others had arrived before she had the chance to respond to his question.
She looked at him. “Actually, I can give you an answer right now.”
Ryder smiled with a gentle expression. “I hope you can take your time to think about it and answer me without any distractions. I’ll wait for you.”
After that, he turned and left.
Helplessness was written all over Kathleen’s face.
“Let’s go,” she said to Eilam and Desiree.
She brought the two of them inside.
After some time, the doorbell rang.
Hearing that, she went to open the door.
Samuel was standing at the door, carrying a bag in his left hand. “There are some clothes for the kids and you in the bag.”
She was surprised. “You prepared clothes for me too?”
He nodded.
She looked at him coldly. “Samuel, did you know I was here with Ryder from the very beginning?”
Samuel froze.
“Thanks.” After taking the bag, she shut the door.
She laughed in exasperation.
What he’s doing is completely unnecessary.
Eilam tilted his head to look at her. Mommy looks happy.
Desiree grew curious. “Mommy, what are you laughing about?”
“I’m laughing at a dummy. Come; let’s get cleaned up,” she replied with a gentle smile.
“Okay.”
With that, she brought them to shower.
After that, she tucked them in and accompanied them.
Desiree had been playing the entire afternoon, so she was already exhausted.
Soon, she fell asleep.
After that, Eilam and Kathleen talked.
Eilam asked curiously, “Mommy, do you like Mr. Xenakis?”
Kathleen was shocked and replied with a half-smile, “What do you think?”
He said quietly, “He’s pretty gentle, and he’s really patient with Desi. Daddy has finally met a worthy opponent.”
She laughed lightly. “So, that was Desi and your motive today?”
Eilam was embarrassed.
He asked curiously again, “Mommy, are you going to get together with him?”
She shook her head. “No. I don’t like him, but it’s true that he’s a good guy. No women can resist men who are gentle.”
Eilam asked hesitantly, “Is Daddy gentle?”
“He’s not, and somehow, his gentleness scares me,” she replied.
Eilam couldn’t understand. “Why?”
She sighed. “I don’t get it either. I don’t know why I’m so afraid of him.”
I get scared when he’s near, when he’s being gentle toward me, and the dark and dangerous look in his eyes.
She didn’t know what to do.
Although Eilam was smart, he couldn’t understand too.
As expected, adults are complicated.
“Mommy, you should go and meet Mr. Xenakis. I’ll look after Desi,” he said after some contemplation.
Kathleen sat up and looked at him. “How did you become so considerate?”
“That’s because you and Daddy are busy. Besides, I’m the big brother,” he replied.
She pulled him into her arms. “But you’re a child too. You’re my son.”
Eilam’s face turned red.
This is a little embarrassing, but as expected, Mommy’s scent is different from Daddy’s.
Samuel’s was masculine, while Kathleen’s was gentle.
“It’s okay, Mommy. I can handle it.” It was heartbreaking to see him being that thoughtful.
Kathleen patted his head. “Okay. I’ll come back very soon.”
He nodded. “Mm.”
She let go of him, and he lay on the bed.
After that, she covered him with a blanket. “I’ll be downstairs. Call out to me if you need me.”
He nodded. “Okay.”
She lowered her head and kissed Eilam on his forehead before leaving.
Eilam let out a sigh.
Life is tough. Although I want Mommy and Daddy to be together, Mommy said she’s afraid of Daddy, so maybe they have no chance of getting back together. I’ve tried my best.
Kathleen went out to the courtyard.
Ryder was standing under a tree.
It was a cold night.
She walked over to him. “Ryder.”
Hearing her voice, he turned slowly. “Are the kids asleep?”
She nodded. “Yeah. Actually, I’ve already given you my answer to your question.”
Ryder smiled faintly. “I wanted to hear it from you in person.”
She looked at him calmly. “Ryder, I don’t like you. You’re a very sweet and gentle guy, but, I’m sorry, I don’t have feelings for you.”
He smiled. “Well, I’ve expected that.”
Kathleen looked at him deeply. “I’m sorry. I only agreed to go on a date with you because of Charles. You know that.”
Ryder’s gaze was dark but gentle. “Kathleen, you really never considered dating other guys? You’ll only know who suits you best after you get to know different men.”
She replied coldly, “Ryder, it’s not that I don’t have the guts to do so or that I overthink things. It’s just that I don’t like it. I don’t like forcing myself. Besides, I don’t want to attract more trouble by taking another step forward. I prefer peace. That’s all.”
Ryder looked at her with a half-smile. “I respect all your decisions. I knew you’d say that, but I still had to ask so that I could give up on you completely. I really like you very much.”
There was a sincere look in Kathleen’s eyes. “Thank you for liking me. You’re a good man. I’m sure you’ll find someone you like who likes you back.”
He smiled as he asked, “Will Samuel be the one you choose in the end?”
She shook her head instead. “I don’t know. Who knows what will happen before we reach the end?”
