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

hesitated and said,

Charles was shocked.

person.” Kathleen looked desolate. “She doesn’t even

face turned

in the right mind, but I managed to deduce that much from her rambling. Caleb 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?”

that Caleb and I are

Charles blinked.

me to find out who hurt

dumbfounded at

thought it was funny. “You don’t really think I like Caleb,

out?” Charles frowned. “Could it be that it’s someone

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

Kathleen pointedly. “You know this, and

just wanted to use Caleb to get rid of Samuel,”

Christopher?” Charles asked, his tone thoughtful. “Are you reluctant to hurt Christopher, or do you think he’s

Kathleen was flustered.

guessing that deep down, you think that Samuel is

so?” Kathleen was

my understanding of someone like Samuel. I think this man is not only unfathomable but also very shrewd. You can’t

Samuel

considerate,

just as domineering at everyone

not be blamed fully for this. After all, what Samuel

how he

read his emotions

but others could never do

was the most terrifying part of

no matter how good you are, you can’t want this kind

to get to the bottom of this situation involving Vivian. I also don’t want you to end up in trouble,” explained

clear. I think he shouldn’t need to hide his

speak to Caleb?” murmured Kathleen. “I’m also curious about you and what kind

also very secretive about

had always wanted to know, but Charles

his secrecy was

reveal that to Caleb, she