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.

Wynnie asked coldly, “Have you finally thought things through? Do you now know that you

not utter

you’re finally together with Kathleen, you’d better do your best to treasure her.

me anymore. I can sense it,” Samuel replied

Wynnie stared at him.

the same Kathleen who

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

find the words to reply, causing

last, he replied adamantly, “She’s not going to be with Christopher. She came back

was stunned for

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

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

expressionless as

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

be sure if you haven’t tried? As long as you’re sincere, I don’t think Kate will hold a grudge

Samuel fell silent.

moment,

send me any

you know about Kate’s identity?” Samuel asked all of

mother shook

suspected why Kathleen and Nicolette

“Wait… What? Are

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

right.” Wynnie missed the elevator, her brows tied into a knot. “Could it

nodded in

we were supposed to bring Kate to Old Mrs. Yoeger’s birthday party back then. If we had brought her with us that time… then

deep breath. “I was the reason why they

her and knew you wanted to avoid conflict. Between herself and Kate,

that, Samuel’s gaze

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

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,” Samuel replied

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

don’t share this information with Grandma just yet,”

Rest assured.” Wynnie nodded

The elevator had returned.

to get

the elevator door

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