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

did not

to treasure her. Be careful, or she might not forgive you next time,” Wynnie added

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

Wynnie stared at him.

longer the same Kathleen who used to

Kate if it bothers you. Who knows? Perhaps she’ll end up

words to

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

stunned for a moment.

glance. “Didn’t you know?

about it before you.

expressionless as he

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

all comes down to your own doing. How can you be sure if

Samuel fell silent.

moment, the

to send me any further.

Kate’s identity?” Samuel asked all

shook her

why Kathleen and Nicolette looked so alike?” he

What? Are

had a little girl once, but she disappeared without a word.

a knot. “Could it be that Kate’s

Samuel nodded

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 birthday party back then. If we

breath. “I was the reason why they missed

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

Samuel’s gaze

cunning as her mom! So, when

reason

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

information with Grandma

know. Rest assured.” Wynnie

The elevator had returned.

get on it

elevator door closed

about to leave, he heard