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.

up at

bitterness was truly a force

done here. I hope my future prescriptions are ones that taste fit

unexpected burst of laughter escaped from Kathleen at the amusing tableau in

upon witnessing Kathleen’s gorgeous

See you in two days’ time.” Kathleen took hold of

leveled a meaningful look at Kathleen.

leave and went on her

took to quaffing an entire

medicinal herbs

been trying to exact her

smile today was worth the

three hours of time to spare

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

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

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

would have expected to catch sight of Vanessa in the director’s

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

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

to convalesce. Proceeding with the transplant now would only endanger both her and Mr.

was visibly displeased with the

Nicolette to be in optimal health for the operation to be a success,” Ethan

hassle,” Vanessa

“There’s nothing else

pink of

and Vanessa exited the office not long

moved out of her hiding spot once Vanessa had entered the elevator and she was no

announced her arrival with a knock on the

conspicuous

her disguise and was

was you all along! What brings you here

to check in on you, Dr. Yarrow. I would also like to request for some medicinal herbs if you don’t mind,” Kathleen

my guest. Here, take

“I

Yarrow.” Kathleen hesitated before continuing, “That woman you

Vanessa,

aware of Kathleen

his role as a doctor compelled him to save patients

It’s just surprising