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.

asked coldly, “Have you finally thought things through? Do you now know that you have to protect

did not utter a

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

I can sense it,” Samuel

Wynnie stared at him.

same Kathleen who used to

composure. “Oh? I’m not surprised. You shouldn’t be pestering Kate if it

to

with

was stunned for a moment. “What

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

In fact, I learned about it

face was expressionless as

because she found out her mother’s real identity. She’ll

advice. “It all comes down to your own doing. How can you be sure if you haven’t tried? As long as you’re sincere, I don’t think Kate will

Samuel fell silent.

moment,

send me any further.

you know about Kate’s identity?” Samuel

mother shook

why Kathleen and Nicolette looked so

shocked. “Wait… What? Are

“Old Mrs. Yoeger had a little girl once,

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

nodded

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. Yoeger’s birthday party back then. If we had brought her with us that time…

the reason

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 reunion

Samuel’s gaze

as her mom! So, when is Kate going to

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

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

this information with Grandma

Rest assured.” Wynnie nodded

The elevator had returned.

managed to get on it this

elevator door closed before

he heard a deep