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.

of the elevator when Wynnie asked coldly, “Have you finally thought things through?

not utter

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

can sense it,”

Wynnie stared at him.

“She’s no longer the same Kathleen who used to love

pestering Kate if it bothers you.

find the words to reply, causing his mother to

replied adamantly, “She’s not going to be with Christopher. She came back this time to reclaim

was stunned for a

sideways glance. “Didn’t you

I learned about it

expressionless

continued to explain nonchalantly, “Kathleen is back because she found out her mother’s real

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 hold a

Samuel fell silent.

moment, the elevator

do. You don’t have to send me

about Kate’s identity?” Samuel asked

mother shook

why Kathleen and Nicolette looked so alike?”

was shocked. “Wait… What? Are

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

missed the elevator, her brows tied into a knot. “Could it be

nodded

how we were supposed to bring Kate

“I was the

aware that the Yoeger family disliked her and knew you wanted to avoid conflict. Between herself

Samuel’s

thought? She’s just as cunning as her mom! So, when is Kate going to

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

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

don’t share this information with Grandma

Rest assured.”

The elevator had returned.

to get on

the elevator door closed

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