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.”

to me.” Kathleen sighed. “One-sided affection will only cause annoyance to others, just

kept quiet

had the urge to embrace her, but Samuel knew he should not

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

Samuel remained silent.

both hands and

yet worried face while replying in a husky voice, “You’re

her cheeks, and Samuel

terrible

to help wipe the tears off her

wiped her tears with the handkerchief. “Tell me, how much do you know? You told me

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

her red

stolen the child and not be discovered under so many people’s watch

continued pursing her lips without saying a

statement and the

sigh. “Old Mrs. Yoeger was the one who suffered due to this incident. Why do you think Old Mrs. Yoeger split up with him? She

she could do was to ensure that child lived.” Samuel gazed at Kathleen

can understand her

the

endure the humiliations but determined

Regrettably, she failed.

had allowed Nicolette to cause the death of her child and even nearly lost her life because

knew Kathleen must have been reminded of that

her

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

I’m very sorry!

on his back. “It’s okay. That’s a matter in the past

to the past. My

anguished, and

let go of Kathleen, fearing he

handkerchief in her hand to

the handkerchief to cover his

handkerchief and saw that there was still some bloodstain on the hanky, albeit very little.

the residue of the toxin.

never leave him to

“Okay.” Samuel nodded.

this?” She stretched out her hand to touch his lips. There were black spots on his lips, and she was sure that was not

Samuel froze.