All Too Late

Diana went to rest after having her meal.

Kathleen stayed inside the pet house, hugging Snowy in silence.

Samuel entered and stood by the door. “How about you take care of it for a few days since you like the dog so much?”

Kathleen shook her head and pressed her face against Snowy’s furry body.

“I don’t have the time. A dog requires companionship. My brother and I are both busy.”

Samuel walked forward and crouched down beside her.

He reached out to pat Snowy’s head. “You saved this dog in the past.”

Kathleen turned around. “Samuel.”

“Hmm?” Samuel gazed at her solemnly.

“You weren’t just joking earlier at the dining table, right? You weren’t just making baseless analysis, am I right?” she asked softly.

Samuel wore an impassive expression. “I do have some evidence.”

“Would you have done it if it was you?” Kathleen asked with all seriousness.

“That depends on how intense the love is.” Samuel regarded her with a pensive gaze. “One can accept everything as long as they love deeply. If they are merely controlled by their superficial possessiveness, naturally, they will not allow anything to happen.”

Kathleen pursed her lips. “But what does it mean to love deeply?”

A troubled expression spread across her face.

Snowy suddenly lay on the floor and showed its stomach.

Kathleen proceeded to caress the dog’s stomach.

Samuel said, “Perhaps it was the way you thought of me.”

Kathleen momentarily froze and looked at him in surprise.

“What else could have motivated you to treat me in that manner in the past if it wasn’t because you loved me deeply?” His eyes bore into her.

Kathleen pursed her lips. “But you did not seem to like it.”

Then, she continued stroking Snowy’s belly.

“I do like it.” Samuel’s voice sounded hoarse. “It was my fault for not realizing that earlier.”

you don’t have to lie to me.” Kathleen sighed. “One-sided affection will only cause annoyance

kept quiet and

had the urge to embrace her, but Samuel knew he should

be thoroughly investigated, right? Perhaps this is all just a misunderstanding. Old Mr. Yoeger donated to the children’s welfare center simply because he wanted to do a good deed. Am

Samuel remained silent.

hands and uttered anxiously, “Answer

delicate and adorable yet worried face while replying in a husky voice,

rolled down her cheeks, and Samuel instantaneously

terrible liar.” Kathleen

handkerchief to help

do it myself.” Kathleen wiped her tears with the handkerchief. “Tell me, how much do you know? You told me you would never lie to

really not lying to you. This is the extent of my investigation. Kate, all I can say is that I know men better than you. I may not have met with Old Mr. Yoeger, but based on my investigation and judgment, I reckon he’s most probably behind this

her red

think about this. Who could have stolen the child and not be discovered under so many people’s watch in the Yoeger

pursing her lips without

statement and the evidence he had produced left no room for

out a sigh. “Old Mrs. Yoeger was the one who suffered due to this incident. Why do you think Old Mrs.

do was to ensure that

nodded. “I can understand her point of

was the same

endure the humiliations but determined

Regrettably, she failed.

child and even nearly lost her life because of Nicolette

Kathleen must have been reminded of

her

sorry!” He gulped. “I did not mention that

I’m very sorry!

his back. “It’s okay. That’s

can do even if we hold on to the past. My child will not come

felt extremely anguished, and

Kathleen, fearing he

handkerchief in her

handkerchief to cover

and saw that there was still some bloodstain

right. These are the residue of the toxin. I will help treat

leave him

“Okay.” Samuel nodded.

touch his lips. There were black spots on his lips, and she was sure that

Samuel froze.