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.

me.” Charles had prepared himself

said, “She

Charles was shocked.

just one person.” Kathleen looked desolate. “She doesn’t even know who the child in

face turned

did not say anything.” Kathleen fiddled with her sleeve before continuing, “Of course, Caleb had every intention of finding out who hurt Vivian, but maybe

Charles frowned. “Testing you?”

and I are

Charles blinked.

me to find out

was dumbfounded at the

it was funny. “You don’t really think

need to figure this out?” Charles frowned. “Could it be

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

Kathleen pointedly. “You know this,

Samuel,” Kathleen replied. “But I didn’t expect Samuel to become like

not use Christopher?” Charles asked, his tone thoughtful. “Are you reluctant

Kathleen was flustered.

guessing that deep down, you

think so?”

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 off. His heart is bottomless, but I understand your

Kathleen came back, Samuel had

considerate, and patient with

remained just as domineering at everyone

blamed fully for this. After all, what Samuel had experienced

also how he

not read his emotions well, Kathleen was

see through others, but others could never do the same with

the most terrifying

is approaching you with a purpose, no matter how good you are, you can’t want this kind of man.” Charles

this situation involving Vivian. I

it clear. I think he shouldn’t need to

speak to Caleb?” murmured Kathleen. “I’m also curious

was also very secretive

know, but Charles revealed very

secrecy was also

that to Caleb, she wanted to