All Too Late

Christopher’s gaze upon Kathleen was disquietingly intense.

Her heart pounded as she heard his words.

Despite being married, Kathleen had never been in a real relationship.

She was always the one running after Samuel, who treated her in much the same way as he always did.

Now that there’s a man who’d confessed his feelings in such a bold and romantic manner, how am I not feeling a thing?

Kathleen struggled to understand her inner turmoil.

Christopher was gentle about it. “I’m not forcing you into anything, Kathleen. I just needed to tell you what’s in my heart. I won’t be upset no matter what you choose in the end.”

Kathleen returned Christopher’s gaze. “You make me look like such a horrible person.”

Christopher grinned crookedly. “No, you don’t. Though you did reject me and have never been intimate with me, at least you’ve never toyed with my feelings. Do what you need to do to heal at your own pace, Kathleen. I’ll always be here waiting for you.”

“I’m not as perfect as you make me out to be,” Kathleen sighed. “I was married.”

Christopher was puzzled. “So what if you were married? Don’t you deserve to live a blissful life?”

Kathleen bit her lip, not knowing what to say.

Christopher smiled kindly. “Be kinder to yourself, Kathleen. Don’t shackle yourself to such an extent.”

Kathleen nodded. “Alright.”

Christopher smiled.

Charles arrived with a large bouquet of roses in his hands at that moment.

“You’re here, Charles!” Kathleen greeted her brother with a smile. “Where did the flowers come from?”

Charles stared at her by way of greeting. “I got this for you for switching wards.”

“Old Mrs. Macari made the arrangements,” Kathleen explained.

“Old Mrs. Macari sure is a good woman,” Charles said gratefully. “There aren’t many old people like her anymore. I’ll be sure to pay her a visit and thank her in person.”

Kathleen shook her head helplessly as she held the large bouquet in her hands. “You shouldn’t go to the Macari residence, Charles. You’re going to quarrel with Samuel when you meet him. That’ll make Grandma really sad.”

“Be good and stay away from him,” Charles coaxed. “Then we’ll have less of a chance to cross paths.”

was left even more

Charles announced in explanation for his late arrival. “There wasn’t

“That’s good.” Kathleen nodded.

and crossed his legs. “We’ll see if they dare put you through

a loss

by your side, nobody will dare wrong you again. Don’t

Kathleen sighed in resignation.

Charles left soon after

artist Charles

charge of was one of the biggest in the country, he didn’t have much time to spend

over Morris Group, he

task of caring for

a script when her

it turned out, Nancy and the others

text: Did

body

wonder the production team suddenly changed their minds and announced that they were going to have

viewers? Kate has been recovering at a steady pace. Why are they making arrangements for her

Kathleen was embarrassed.

Well, the contract has been terminated anyway. Don’t worry about anything here, all right? Just focus on getting better. I hope

Kathleen: I’ll be there.

want to quit as well.

Not as uncomfortable as Steve

his incredulity with

Kathleen: What happened?

Steve today and forced him to tell them that you’d quit the show

Kathleen frowned slightly.

of the picture. What else does

signed with a brokerage company half a year ago with

Kathleen was surprised.

reporter as

told her

and had no plans to return. It would’ve been impossible

which is also unlikely. What

everything was premeditated, given the hype around Kate. She must’ve capitalized

considered the implication of his words and sent a message to her brother: Charles, please check

searched through the chat records in