All Too Late

Caleb heard Kathleen’s grumbles, but he did not get mad at her.

I bet she isn’t doing this to me only.

“Okay. I got it. I’ll not bother you anymore,” assured Caleb in a hoarse voice.

He hung up the phone as soon as he left those words behind.

Holding her forehead, Kathleen felt so worn.

She felt her head throbbing.

Caleb looked up and stared at the window. Then, he got into the car and drove off.

He was determined to win Kathleen over.

At the same time, Samuel was listening silently outside Kathleen’s room with his arms crossed.

His lips curled into a subtle smile.

At least she hasn’t thought about dating Caleb. Since she has so many things to accomplish, I’ll fulfill her wishes as long as she’s happy!

The next day, Kathleen went downstairs to have breakfast after freshening up.

Charles and Samuel seemed exceptionally composed at the dining table.

Then, she sat down.

Samuel and Charles held up a glass of milk respectively at the same time, wanting to give it to her.

Kathleen took a bite of the toast and said, “I can manage on my own.”

The two men exchanged glances and released their grips.

Kathleen was rendered speechless.

She took the glass of milk over and sipped it slowly.

“Samuel, did your house get burned?” Charles began with his sarcasm.

Samuel flashed him a wide smile. “Which house did you mean?”

Charles was rendered speechless. He had already lost when the fight had just begun.

“Since you have so many houses, why are you at my house, then? You even took my clothes to wear last night,” Charles complained angrily.

“Let me correct you. This house belongs to you and Kate. Kate agreed, so I moved in. As for your clothes, I already bought them,” Samuel explained patiently.

“You bought them?” Charles fumed, “I haven’t even worn them yet! Those were birthday gifts given to me by Kate!”

“That was why I bought them at the original price. If not, name me your price. I’ll pay you.” Samuel wore a grin.

Charles was breathing heavily.

the second round,

house today!” Charles

Samuel cast his gaze upon Kathleen. “Do I need

shook her

you hear that? Get lost!” Charles was

Samuel calmly. “I’ll look for you

Samuel replied with

Charles was beyond speechless.

was the third round he

“Charles,” Kathleen called out.

to his

today. Inform me if she’s awake. Remember not to let Vanessa and the others approach Granny,”

I’ll go now.” Charles finished his

“Drive safe,” said Kathleen.

Charles stated indifferently, “Remember, tell him to get lost! Also, call me to go with you

you that free?”

do you mean? I have plenty of time to keep you safe from a pervert.” Charles shot Samuel a cold

glanced at Samuel. “Do you really have to trigger my

was only telling the truth. The clothes you bought for him suit me

do you need so many clothes? Is there a need to snatch his?” Kathleen spoke

them,” Samuel replied in

he only liked

troubled. “Give those clothes back to

Samuel looked at her, his gaze filled with

would I lie to you? Didn’t I buy you the

smile crept over Samuel’s

out a

why do they always

not seem to

set now,” said Kathleen after finishing half a corn

Samuel placed the

finished eating some time ago, and

slowly and gracefully, chewing every small

go. Remember to send someone here to

wore a faint smile. “I’ll move

Tonight?

turned to

next door.” Samuel narrowed his eyes

Kathleen was stumped.

never been this speechless in my

Samuel left the house

her to the film

car, Kathleen shot him a nonchalant look. “I can go back on my own after work.

Samuel merely flashed an unbothered grin. “But my mom told me to bring you to the Macari residence for dinner. I’ll turn

Kathleen was doubtful.

charming face remained composed. “I’m not that shameless to use Grandma as an excuse to fool you. Besides, you