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.

and son were standing in front of the elevator when Wynnie asked coldly, “Have you finally thought things through? Do you now know that you have to

not utter

do your best to treasure her. Be careful, or she might not forgive you

I can sense it,” Samuel replied in

Wynnie stared at him.

longer the same

her composure. “Oh? I’m not surprised. You shouldn’t be pestering Kate if it bothers you. Who knows? Perhaps

words to reply,

to be with

for a moment.

sideways glance. “Didn’t

about it before you. Who

was expressionless as he felt

nonchalantly, “Kathleen is back because she found out her mother’s real identity. She’ll leave once her business

can you be sure if you haven’t tried? As

Samuel fell silent.

that moment,

have to send me any further.

you know about Kate’s identity?”

mother shook

suspected why Kathleen and Nicolette looked so

shocked. “Wait… What? Are you

girl once, but she disappeared without

elevator, her brows tied into a knot. “Could it be that Kate’s mom is

nodded in

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.

“I was the reason

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 avoid conflict.

that, Samuel’s

Wynnie growled, “Who would have thought? She’s just as cunning as her mom!

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,” Samuel replied

Yoeger residence was really tight. It was unlikely that anyone could just come in and take the child away. Sadly, even after some extensive

information with

know. Rest assured.” Wynnie nodded in

The elevator had returned.

managed to get on it

watched as the elevator

was about to leave, he heard a deep and familiar