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.”

left even

in explanation for his late arrival. “There wasn’t a problem as both parties have mutually

“That’s good.” Kathleen nodded.

something like that?” Charles sat down and crossed his legs. “We’ll see if they dare put

was at a

your side, nobody will dare wrong

Kathleen sighed in resignation.

and Charles left soon after

artist Charles had

one of the biggest in the country, he didn’t have much time

for Christopher. Since taking over Morris Group, he had

of caring for Kathleen fell

the middle of reading a script

and the others formed

text: Did you

My body can’t take the strain

announced that they were going to have three new artists over for

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

Kathleen was embarrassed.

anyway. Don’t worry about anything here, all right? Just focus on getting better. I hope to see you soon

Kathleen: I’ll be there.

as well.

as Steve is, I’m

conveyed his incredulity with a series of

Kathleen: What happened?

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

Kathleen frowned slightly.

picture. What else does

Here’s a juicy piece of gossip. Astrid had signed with a brokerage company half a year ago with plans

Kathleen was surprised.

Astrid plan to debut as a reporter as early as half

Christopher had clearly told her that

filming and had no plans to return.

had somehow foreseen that, which is

premeditated, given the

words and sent a message to her brother: Charles, please check which

she searched through the chat records in the