All Too Late

Charles showed her an impatient look. “Me, fancying him? Even if I were a woman, I’d do better than a sc*mb*g like this!”

“On a more serious note,” Kathleen said sternly, “Samuel will be staying here, with nobody to take care of him. If you’re not busy, you should stay home and help out.”

“What?” Charles vehemently disagreed. “We have a housekeeper, so why do you need me?”

“Wasn’t it you who brought up the notion of men and women not being allowed close contact or something?” Kathleen simpered.

Charles was about to retort but was forced to keep quiet.

“If you don’t want to, then you can help me get a week’s leave. I will take care of him myself,” Kathleen said coldly.

“No!” Charles objected.

Kathleen frowned at him.

Charles was very angry. “I will take care of him. You’re not allowed to leave work!”

“Then I’m leaving him in your capable hands.” Kathleen smiled faintly. “Wait, I will write down a schedule for you. With that, you’ll know when to give him his medicine and when he needs a soak.”

Charles was full of anger.

“Charles, you are the best!” Kathleen took his hand.

Charles could then feel his anger dissipate slightly.

“By the way, how is Vivian?” Charles looked at Kathleen, his expression mild.

Kathleen hesitated for a moment. “Both good and bad, I suppose.”

“How can I cure her?” Charles asked with concern. “Tell me, I’ll find a way.”

“Charles, Vivian’s situation is quite complicated.” Kathleen said quietly, “She has suffered from quite a shock.”

“Apart from Finn abandoning her, is there another reason?” Charles asked coldly.

Kathleen hesitated for a moment, then murmured, “Yes.”

Charles snapped, “What is it, then? Answer me!”

Kathleen didn’t know how to tell him.

tell me.” Charles had prepared himself

hesitated and said, “She was

Charles was shocked.

person.” Kathleen looked desolate. “She doesn’t even know who the child in her womb belongs

face turned pale.

was with her at the time, but he did not say anything.” Kathleen fiddled with her sleeve before continuing, “Of course, Caleb had every intention

Charles frowned. “Testing you?”

and I

Charles blinked.

to find out who

Charles was dumbfounded

don’t really think

Why does he need to figure this out?” Charles frowned. “Could

There was a chill in Kathleen’s voice. “If it were anyone else, Caleb would have done whatever he could for revenge long ago. He probably didn’t know who or where this happened, so he thought of using me to his advantage. Or rather, he combed through a list of men that Vivian got along with well. Since you are a known acquaintance, he decided to make a

“You know this, and you’re still dealing

just wanted to use Caleb to get rid of Samuel,” Kathleen replied. “But

“Are you reluctant to hurt Christopher, or do you think he’s

Kathleen was flustered.

sighed. “I’m guessing that deep down, you think

so?”

mean, it’s only through my understanding of someone like Samuel. I think this man is not only unfathomable but also very shrewd. You can’t tell his temper, and you don’t know what can set him

came back, Samuel

was gentle, considerate, and patient with

just as domineering at

not be blamed fully for this. After all, what Samuel had experienced was different from everyone

he

his emotions well, Kathleen

others, but others could never do the same with

was the most terrifying part of

matter how good you are, you can’t want this kind of man.”

of this situation involving Vivian. I also don’t want you to end up in

clear. I think

on this when you speak to Caleb?” murmured Kathleen. “I’m also curious about you

also very secretive

had always wanted to know,

said that his secrecy was

willing to reveal that to Caleb, she wanted to know