All Too Late

Chapter 267 Alone In His Room

Kathleen nodded.

Charles pointed at the study and said, “I’ve been holding Caleb back, and the housekeepers are also watching him below the windows. Please try to persuade him.”

Hearing that, Kathleen frowned, her brows drawing together. “What is he planning to do?”

“He wants to kill Finn,” Charles answered while casting a grave look at her.

Kathleen nodded understandingly. “I would want the same if I were in Caleb’s shoe.”

Her frank reply caused Charles to frown even more.

Ignoring that, Kathleen turned and entered the study.

“Get out!” thundered Caleb, whose back was facing Kathleen.

“It’s me,” the latter stated calmly.

Caleb stiffened before turning around, his eyes red with tears as he spoke. “You’re here.”

Kathleen approached him with the utmost concern laced in her tone. “Are you all right?”

In response, Caleb cast a glum look while placing both her hands on his face. His voice was hoarse as he replied, “I never thought she would hang herself…”

Kathleen felt her heart sink.

Tears fell from her eyes as she admitted, “I know. It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have let her see Finn…”

In truth, she blamed herself for Vivian’s death.

Kathleen would rather have Vivian live on with her mental condition than be dead.

However, it was too late now; Vivian had chosen to depart the world permanently after discovering the truth.

Caleb started crying. His voice was choked-up as he uttered, “I-I’ve lost my sister, Kate…”

Kathleen had no idea how to comfort him at that moment.

All she could do was walk over and wrap her arms around him, offering a warm embrace.

He, too, hugged her tightly while resting his head on her shoulder.

They remained that way for a few minutes, holding onto each other for any sense of comfort they could get.

Eventually, Kathleen patted his back and said, “Caleb, you need to be strong. There are still things you need to deal with for Vivian’s funeral, and you have to inform your parents that are overseas about this.”

“But I don’t feel like doing it…” A moment passed before Caleb asked hoarsely, “Will you help me?”

“If you need it, I’ll gladly help you out. That’s what friends are for.”

“Thank you.”

to prison for killing him. If you truly want revenge, there are many alternative ways to achieve it. Killing him

let Vivian’s death be

replied Kathleen. Yet, regardless of his current compliance, she could not

interfere with Vivian’s matter, Kate. I have a

of his life paying for my sister’s death. Killing him would mean

anything rash,” Kathleen

I would never tarnish my life over

did Kathleen heave

released him from her embrace and instructed, “Recomposed yourself and call your parents, okay? I’m heading downstairs to

stay out of Vivian’s matters,

“All right.” Caleb nodded.

as he watched Kathleen turn to

housekeepers had efficiently assembled the mourning hall’s furniture in a short

his responsibilities in arranging Vivian’s funeral. There’s no need to trouble him, so please

replied the butler right

mean she’s in charge of the family

may resume with

turned on his

Kathleen looked around in

Where did Charles go?

published, many guests arrived

but he merely glanced at Kathleen

the night before, Kathleen

half a

actions put Kathleen at a loss

best if we keep our distance. After all, I promised not to show

the space between her brows. “I did ask you to stay out of my life. But I never asked you to avoid me like the plague. Besides, we’ll have to face one another eventually since we have

as Samuel

thank you for attending and paying tribute to Vivian,” Kathleen said

you here?” came Samuel’s

Caleb are my friends. It’s only natural that

down, Samuel

right now, so I

that, Samuel

of you,” he remarked emotionlessly, the bitterness in his tone

was then that Caleb joined

greeted in a deep

to her side

clarified, “My

on his head, frowning. “You seem to have a fever. I think you should rest up in your room in

you come with me?” Caleb’s brows twisted together in a stern expression as he added, “There’s

sideways glance at

leave, Samuel studied

Kathleen

butler to prepare some fever-reducing

away, Ms. Johnson.”

the two headed upstairs to

on his bed, his body limp from