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.

when Wynnie asked coldly, “Have

did not utter

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

she doesn’t love me anymore. I can sense it,”

Wynnie stared at him.

no longer the same Kathleen who used to

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

to reply, causing

to be with Christopher. She came back this time

was stunned for a moment.

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

already. In fact, I learned about it before you. Who do you think I am?”

face was expressionless

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

down to your own doing. How can you be sure if you haven’t tried? As long as you’re sincere,

Samuel fell silent.

moment, the

do. You don’t have to send me any further. Go back and keep Kate

know about Kate’s identity?”

mother shook her

why Kathleen and Nicolette looked so alike?” he

was shocked. “Wait… What? Are

had a little girl once, but she disappeared without

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

nodded in

my God!” 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.

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

“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. Between herself and Kate, you’ll only bring one of them to attend. She was trying to prevent the

that, Samuel’s

would have thought? She’s just as cunning as her mom!

hasn’t mentioned when. I’m guessing it’ll be soon. She’s probably still investigating the reason behind her mom’s disappearance.

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 no leads for the investigation to continue on. Otherwise, Old Mrs.

share this information with Grandma just yet,”

assured.” Wynnie nodded

The elevator had returned.

get on

as the elevator door closed

to leave, he heard a deep and familiar