All Too Late

Chapter 77

Kathleen understood that Wynnie was coming from a place of concern.

“Thanks for your understanding, Mom. I’ll think about it.”

Wynnie responded with a solemn nod. “Remember that no matter what decision you make, my husband and I will always be on your side.”

“Of course.”

“Why not show me around since it’s my first time here?” Wynnie grinned.

“I’ve just moved in today and barely know my way around.” Kathleen blushed.

“All the better! Let’s explore together,” replied Wynnie as she took hold of Kathleen’s hand.

Oh dear, her palms are freezing even with the heater on. I shouldn’t have let that she-devil Nicolette off so easily!

They began their tour of the mansion and finished by the time the sun started to set.

“Why not join us for dinner, Mom?” Kathleen invited.

“It’s all right, dear. I’ve already taken too much of your time.”

She did not savor being the third wheel in their relationship. It was best to leave them both to sort things out together.

Wynnie chose to take her leave promptly.

Kathleen ushered Wynnie to her car.

“Are you aware that Samuel intends to have the wedding ceremony as soon as possible?” Wynnie queried while getting into her car.

Kathleen inclined her head. “Well, it’s not as if there’s anything I can do about it.”

Wynnie heaved a sigh.

Samuel was still oblivious to the most pertinent part of getting back into Kathleen’s good graces.

It was just like him to be irretrievably set in his own ways.

After all, bad habits die hard. It would have been unrealistic to expect such a drastic turnaround from Samuel in such a short time.

of work to do, but promise me you’d tell him off if you’re

bear

I shiver to think of what Samuel would do to me if you caught a

with embarrassment as she stared after Wynnie’s car

warmth of her home

toward the entrance where Samuel was standing, his body emanating the residual cool of

her head in

his arm around Kathleen’s shoulder. “Let’s eat. We’ll discuss our

weighed down with

in a discussion? Why not decide everything yourself and get

the courage to voice her

meal, Samuel led Kathleen to the study to

was at

used to imagine what her wedding would be like back

she were merely a shell of

hopes and wishes of a dream wedding felt like they had been dashed upon a

do whatever you see fit.” These words tumbled out coldly as Kathleen stood and excused

now? Isn’t this what she

the shrill ringing of

It was Wynnie.

gruffed as he

beheld the wedding invitation in her hand. “You couldn’t even deign to consult your

you have preferred that I

was

can’t believe this rascal is

conferred with Kathleen about

didn’t seem keen about it.” Samuel

so clueless, boy?”

“Excuse me?”

needs from you right now is respect,

divorced by now if I had gone

that the child, bless their soul, is gone, I would have filed for a divorce too if I

Samuel was tongue-tied.

you’d address the elephant in the room and straighten the issues

never be an option. I won’t

her head

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