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.

mother 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

did not

your best to treasure her. Be careful, or she might

love me anymore. I can sense it,”

Wynnie stared at him.

same Kathleen

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

couldn’t find the words to reply, causing his

he replied adamantly, “She’s not going to be with Christopher. She came back this time to reclaim her

was stunned for a moment.

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

it before you. Who do you think I am?” she

face was expressionless as he

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

be sure if you haven’t tried? As long as you’re sincere, I don’t think

Samuel fell silent.

moment, the

this will do. You don’t have to send me any further. Go

about Kate’s identity?” Samuel

mother shook her

never suspected why Kathleen and Nicolette looked so alike?” he went

shocked. “Wait… What? Are

nodded. “Old Mrs. Yoeger had a little girl once, but she disappeared without a word. Sounds about

into a knot. “Could it be that

Samuel nodded

that you mention it, I remember how we were

the reason why they missed out

she insist on going? She was aware that the Yoeger family disliked her and knew you wanted to avoid conflict. Between herself and Kate, you’ll only bring one of them to attend. She was trying to prevent the

that, Samuel’s

thought? She’s just as cunning as her mom! So, when is

the reason behind her mom’s disappearance. After that, she’ll head for the Yoeger

this before. She suspected it to be an inside job. The security in the Yoeger residence was really tight. It was unlikely that anyone could just come in and take the child away. Sadly, even after some extensive searching, there were no leads for the investigation to continue on. Otherwise, Old Mrs. Yoeger wouldn’t have…” she trailed off with

information with Grandma just

Rest assured.” Wynnie nodded in

The elevator had returned.

get on it

elevator door

leave, he heard