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?

did not

her. Be careful, or she might

anymore. I can sense it,” Samuel replied in a

Wynnie stared at him.

“She’s no longer the same Kathleen who

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

words to reply,

not going to be with Christopher. She came back this

stunned for

“Didn’t you know? Kate’s parents were

knew that already. In fact, I learned about it

face was expressionless as

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

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.

that moment,

don’t have to send me any further. Go

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

shook

Nicolette looked so alike?”

was shocked. “Wait… What? Are

Mrs. Yoeger had a little girl once, but she

her brows tied into a knot. “Could it be that Kate’s mom is actually Old Mrs.

Samuel nodded in

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

breath. “I was the reason why they missed out on each

Yoeger family disliked her and knew you wanted to avoid conflict. Between herself and Kate, you’ll only bring one of

that, Samuel’s gaze

as cunning as her

reason behind her mom’s disappearance.

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 no leads for the investigation to continue on. Otherwise, Old Mrs. Yoeger wouldn’t have…” she trailed off with a

information with

Rest assured.” Wynnie nodded in

The elevator had returned.

managed to get on it

the elevator door

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