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.

coldly, “Have you finally thought things through? Do you

did not

Kathleen, you’d better do your best to treasure her. Be careful, or she might not

doesn’t love me anymore. I can sense it,” Samuel replied in a serious

Wynnie stared at him.

continued, “She’s no longer the same

Kate if it bothers you. Who knows? Perhaps she’ll end up

couldn’t find the words to reply, causing

going to be with Christopher.

was stunned for a moment. “What

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

it before you. Who

was expressionless as he

continued to explain nonchalantly, “Kathleen is back because she found out her mother’s real identity. She’ll leave once her business is done here. No one can stop her

him her heartfelt advice. “It all comes down to your own doing. How can you be sure if

Samuel fell silent.

that moment, the

don’t have to send me any further. Go back

Kate’s identity?” Samuel asked all of a

mother shook her

Kathleen and Nicolette looked so alike?” he

was shocked. “Wait… What? Are you

little girl once, but she disappeared without a

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

Samuel nodded in

you mention it, I remember how we were supposed to bring Kate to Old Mrs. Yoeger’s birthday party back then. If we

a deep breath. “I was the reason why they missed

Otherwise, why did she insist on going? She was aware that the Yoeger family disliked her and knew you wanted to avoid conflict. Between herself and Kate,

Samuel’s gaze

“Who would have thought? She’s just as cunning as her mom! So, when is Kate going to the Yoeger residence for her big

be soon. She’s probably still investigating the reason behind her mom’s disappearance. After that, she’ll

to me about 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

share this information with Grandma just yet,” Samuel

assured.”

The elevator had returned.

managed to get on

as the elevator door closed

to leave, he heard a deep and familiar