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.

Wynnie asked coldly, “Have you finally thought

did not utter

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

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

Wynnie stared at him.

continued, “She’s no longer the same Kathleen who

not surprised. You shouldn’t be pestering Kate if it bothers you.

find the words to

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

for a moment. “What

threw her a sideways glance. “Didn’t

I learned about it before you. Who do you think I am?”

was expressionless as he felt

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

heartfelt 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 hold a grudge against you

Samuel fell silent.

moment, the elevator

will do. You don’t have to send me any further. Go

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

mother shook her

Nicolette looked so alike?”

was shocked. “Wait… What? Are you saying

once, but she disappeared without a word.

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

Samuel nodded in

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

deep breath. “I was the reason why

must have 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

that, Samuel’s gaze

her mom! So, when is Kate going to the Yoeger residence for her big

hasn’t mentioned when. 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 Yoeger

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,

don’t share this information with Grandma just yet,”

assured.” Wynnie

The elevator had returned.

managed to get

the elevator

leave, he heard a deep and