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.

with the wedding preparations as well. Samuel will have his share of work to do, but

I’ll bear

best head in now that the weather has dipped. I shiver to think of what Samuel

with embarrassment as she stared after Wynnie’s

the warmth of her home when Samuel

the entrance where Samuel was standing, his body emanating the residual cool of the outdoors. “Did

dipped her head in mute

handed his coat to Sebastian and proceeded to drape his arm around Kathleen’s shoulder. “Let’s eat. We’ll discuss

felt weighed down

discussion? Why not decide everything yourself and get things over

the courage to voice her thoughts

led Kathleen to

was at

her wedding would be like back in the

as if she were merely a

wedding felt like they

see fit.” These words tumbled out

this what she wants,

of his phone broke the

It was Wynnie.

it, Mom?” Samuel gruffed as he

wedding invitation in her hand. “You couldn’t even deign to consult your own mother before setting the date for

that I sent you another

patience was wearing

can’t believe this rascal

with Kathleen

she didn’t seem keen about it.” Samuel

so clueless,

“Excuse me?”

Kathleen needs from you right

have been divorced by now

that the child, bless their soul, is gone, I would have filed for a divorce too if I were in her shoes.

Samuel was tongue-tied.

address the elephant in the room

will never be an option. I won’t allow her to leave

her

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