All Too Late

Samuel regarded Kathleen thoughtfully.

Her prickly exterior truly concealed a heart of gold.

She may admonish him, but she still ensured that he took his medication correctly.

“How confident are you in your medical skills?” Samuel’s tone turned serious.

“I don’t mean to brag, but I’m actually pretty good. My treatment methods are renown worldwide, just search it up and you might learn a thing or two about me.”

“Do you have anything to increase longevity? I’m hoping to at least be around long enough to care for my parents in their old age.”

“Cut to the chase, Samuel. I haven’t got all day.”

“I want you to treat me,” Samuel muttered lowly.

Kathleen felt as if she’d been drenched by an ice-cold bucket of water.

“State your price. All I want is to live as long as you do,” said Samuel.

Kathleen was speechless.

“Please?” Samuel pleaded.

“But you’d have to listen to my instructions without complaint. Otherwise, neither the most comfortable hospital room nor the best medication would do you any good,” Kathleen warned grimly.

Samuel could barely believe his luck. “So I’ll take this as a yes?”

“I’d be a fool to refuse such an offer. This is money we’re talking about here.”

“I guess I’ll be under your care then,” Samuel commented cheekily.

Kathleen instantly switched into her professional role. “Would you mind telling me why your body weakened so drastically?”

“You’ll hear all about it once I’m back from my trip.”

What’s with all this dodgy mysteriousness?

“We’re here,” Samuel announced promptly.

Kathleen passed the medicinal herbs to Samuel. “I can’t emphasize this enough, but please remember to take them regularly.”

“I’ll do it right now.”

Samuel tore open the package and drank it in a single gulp.

scrunched up

a force to

an overwhelming wash of relief that it was over. “We’re done here. I hope my future

escaped from Kathleen at the amusing

witnessing

days’ time.” Kathleen

leveled a meaningful

turned to leave and went

immediately took to quaffing an entire bottle of

medicinal herbs were truly

to exact her revenge

smile today was worth

of time to spare

into discreet attire, donning her shades and face mask before departing from the film

was headed to a hospital specializing in traditional medicine in search of her grandfather’s old friend

role as a director required noteworthy medicinal as well as management

catch sight of Vanessa in the director’s

door was ajar and the sound of

in hushed tones, “Dr. Yarrow, all I’m concerned about now

to convalesce. Proceeding with the transplant now

was visibly displeased with the

Nicolette to be in optimal health for the operation

a hassle,” Vanessa

firmly. “There’s nothing else to be

your best medication and make sure she’s back in the pink of health

his secrecy and Vanessa

hiding spot once Vanessa had entered the elevator and she was no longer at risk

arrival with a knock on the door of Ethan’s

took in her conspicuous

her disguise and

delighted by her appearance. “Kate, it was you all

you, Dr. Yarrow. I would also like to request for

my guest. Here, take

poured her a glass of water. “I never would have imagined seeing

while, Dr. Yarrow.” Kathleen hesitated before continuing, “That woman you were talking to

Vanessa, Nicolette’s

of Kathleen and Nicole’s shared

Kathleen understood that his role as a doctor compelled

by your medical ethics. It’s just surprising that Nicolette would