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

not utter a

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

I can sense it,” Samuel replied in a serious

Wynnie stared at him.

longer the same Kathleen

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

the words to reply,

“She’s not going to be with Christopher. She came

stunned for a moment. “What

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

already. In fact, I learned about it before you. Who do

expressionless

out her mother’s real identity. She’ll leave once her

“It all comes down to your own doing. How can you be sure if you haven’t tried? As long as you’re

Samuel fell silent.

that moment,

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

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

shook her

Kathleen and Nicolette looked so alike?”

“Wait… What? Are you

“Old Mrs. Yoeger had a little girl once, but she disappeared without

knot. “Could it be that Kate’s mom is actually Old Mrs. Yoeger’s

Samuel nodded in

arm. “Samuel, now that you mention it, I remember how we were supposed to bring Kate to Old Mrs. Yoeger’s birthday party back

was the reason why they

why did she insist on going? She was aware that the Yoeger family disliked her and knew you wanted to avoid

that, Samuel’s

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

be soon. She’s probably still investigating the reason behind her mom’s

just come in and take the child away. Sadly, even after some extensive searching, there were no leads for the investigation

information with Grandma just yet,”

know. Rest assured.” Wynnie nodded

The elevator had returned.

get on it

watched as the elevator door

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