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

in explanation for his late arrival.

“That’s good.” Kathleen nodded.

Charles sat down and crossed his legs. “We’ll see if they dare put

a loss for

smiled. “Mr. Johnson is right. With us by your side, nobody will dare wrong you again. Don’t worry about

Kathleen sighed in resignation.

Charles left soon after

only artist Charles had on

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

Christopher. Since taking over Morris Group, he

the task of caring for

a script

turned out, Nancy and the others formed a chat group

text: Did you

did. My body can’t take

production team suddenly changed their minds and announced that they were going to have three new artists

to the viewers? Kate has been recovering at a steady pace. Why

Kathleen was embarrassed.

right? Just focus on getting better. I

Kathleen: I’ll be there.

I want to quit as well. I can’t stand

as Steve

incredulity with a

Kathleen: What happened?

and forced him to tell them that you’d quit the show because you hated the sight of her, not because of an illness. Steve ignored

Kathleen frowned slightly.

picture. What else does Astrid

gossip. Astrid had signed with a brokerage company half a year ago

Kathleen was surprised.

reporter

told her that Astrid was found by

still filming and had no plans

which is also

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

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

searched through the chat