All Too Late

It was seven o’clock at night.

Wynnie had brought Kathleen some food.

She gave Kathleen a big portion. “Here’s yours.”

Then, Samuel received the smaller portion. “And here’s yours.”

Samuel was left speechless.

Wynnie explained, “Well, I only made an extra portion in light of your rescue efforts today. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be getting any food. Not even a bowl of soup.”

Reluctant to speak, Samuel remained silent.

Kathleen saw that Samuel was slightly depressed, so she said to Wynnie, “Mrs. Macari, I was saved today all thanks to Samuel.”

“Oh. Kate has put in some good words for you. I’ll reward you with a bowl of soup later,” Wynnie muttered slowly.

“Hah!” Samuel laughed in disdain. “Thank you, my queen. Thank you, my princess.”

Wynnie scoffed, “I’m your queen, but she’s not your princess. Keep your slick tongue to yourself.”

Samuel decided to shut his mouth as he dined.

Wynnie patted Kathleen’s head, slightly concerned. “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine.” Kathleen nodded.

“That’s good.” Wynnie furrowed her brows. “Mom was furious when she learned about this. She mentioned that she’ll make time for poker tomorrow. She plans on telling her poker friends about this incident. Don’t worry. The news will spread like wildfire.”

Kathleen asked, “Mrs. Macari, is that necessary?”

“Of course it is! They have wronged you,” Wynnie replied seriously.

Kathleen was grateful, but she didn’t want to trouble them.

Wynnie had a good look at Kathleen before taking a glance at Samuel. She felt at ease.

After Kathleen finished her meal, Wynnie tidied up the table and prepared herself to leave.

“I’ll see you out.” Samuel got up to send Wynnie off.

were standing in front of the elevator when Wynnie asked coldly, “Have you finally thought things through? Do you now

not utter a

to treasure her. Be careful, or she might not forgive you next time,”

doesn’t love me anymore. I can sense

Wynnie stared at him.

“She’s no longer the same Kathleen who used to

not surprised. You shouldn’t be pestering Kate if it bothers

find the words to reply, causing his mother

with Christopher. She came back

was stunned for a moment.

her a sideways glance. “Didn’t you know? Kate’s parents

fact, I learned about it before you. Who do you think I

face was expressionless as he

out her mother’s real identity. She’ll leave once her business is done here.

gave him her heartfelt advice. “It all comes down to your own doing. How can you be sure if you haven’t tried? As long as you’re sincere, I don’t think Kate will hold a

Samuel fell silent.

moment, the

to send me any further.

know about Kate’s identity?” Samuel asked all

mother shook

never suspected why Kathleen and Nicolette

What? Are you saying

nodded. “Old Mrs. Yoeger had a little girl once, but she

“Could

Samuel nodded

Wynnie took a step forward and grabbed Samuel’s arm. “Samuel, now that you mention it, I remember how we were supposed to bring Kate to Old Mrs. Yoeger’s birthday party back then. If we had

was the reason why they missed out

not true!” Wynnie was agitated. “Nicolette must have known! Otherwise, why did she insist on going? She was aware that the Yoeger family disliked her and knew you wanted to

that, Samuel’s

her

mentioned when. I’m guessing it’ll be soon. She’s probably still investigating the reason behind her mom’s disappearance. After that, she’ll head for the Yoeger residence,”

could just come in and take the child away. Sadly, even after some extensive searching, there were no leads for the investigation

share this information with Grandma

know. Rest assured.” Wynnie nodded

The elevator had returned.

to get on it this

the elevator

when he was about to leave, he heard a deep and familiar voice