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.

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

did not

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

can sense it,” Samuel

Wynnie stared at him.

same Kathleen who used to love

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

the words to reply,

he replied adamantly, “She’s not going to be with Christopher. She came

was stunned for a moment. “What

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

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

face was expressionless as

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

down to your own doing. How can you be sure if you haven’t tried? As

Samuel fell silent.

that moment, the

have to send me any further. Go back and

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

mother shook her

and Nicolette looked so alike?” he

What? Are you

“Old Mrs. Yoeger had a little girl once, but

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

nodded in

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. Yoeger’s

the reason why they missed out on each

that the Yoeger family disliked her and

that, Samuel’s gaze

She’s just as cunning as her mom!

it’ll be soon. She’s probably still investigating the reason behind her mom’s disappearance. After that, she’ll head for

right. Your grandma spoke to 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

this information with Grandma just yet,”

Rest assured.” Wynnie

The elevator had returned.

get on it

elevator door

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