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 at the

bitterness was truly a

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

from

mood instantly lightened upon witnessing Kathleen’s

time.” Kathleen took hold of

meaningful look at

to leave and went

took to quaffing an entire bottle

herbs were truly

been trying to exact

said that, her smile

of time to spare

attire, donning her shades and face mask

specializing in traditional medicine in search of her grandfather’s old friend who was the

hospital was famed all over the country and her role as a director required noteworthy medicinal as well as

expected to catch sight of Vanessa in the

the door was ajar and the sound of the conversation within floated out

“Dr. Yarrow, all I’m concerned about

time to convalesce. Proceeding with the transplant now would only

visibly displeased with the

for Nicolette to be in optimal health for the operation

a hassle,” Vanessa

“There’s nothing else to be

and make sure she’s back in the pink of health as soon as possible,” Vanessa urged, “And keep this between

Vanessa

out of her hiding spot once Vanessa had entered the elevator and she

a knock on the door of Ethan’s

conspicuous attire suspiciously. “And you

removed her disguise

it was you

I would also like to request for some

my guest. Here, take a

glass of water. “I never would have imagined seeing you

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

in Vanessa,

Kathleen and Nicole’s shared

understood that his role as a doctor compelled him to

that you’re bound by your medical ethics. It’s just surprising that Nicolette would actually be allowed