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.

lost in the second round,

my house

rather composed, Samuel cast his gaze upon Kathleen. “Do I need to

shook

hear that? Get lost!” Charles was

at Samuel calmly. “I’ll look for

Samuel replied with

Charles was beyond speechless.

that was the third round he

“Charles,” Kathleen called out.

back to his sense. “What’s

the hospital today. Inform me if she’s awake. Remember not to let

finished his cup of coffee and

“Drive safe,” said Kathleen.

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

that

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

Samuel. “Do you really have

the truth. The clothes you bought for him suit me better,”

need so many clothes? Is there a need to

I like them,” Samuel replied in his deep

truth, he wanted to say he only liked them because Kathleen was the one

troubled. “Give those clothes back to Charles. I’ll get

looked at her, his

you the down jacket that

bright smile crept over Samuel’s

let out

and Charles have always been domineering, but why do they always fight like kids whenever they

not seem to

I’ll head to the film set now,” said Kathleen after finishing

Samuel placed the

finished eating some time ago, and

slowly and gracefully, chewing every small bite she

“Let’s go. Remember to send someone here to

a faint smile. “I’ll move them on my

Tonight?

to

back to next door.” Samuel narrowed his eyes languidly

Kathleen was stumped.

been this speechless in my life

that, Samuel left the house with

to the film

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

the Macari residence for dinner. I’ll turn down the invitation on your behalf,

Kathleen was doubtful.

“I’m not that shameless to use Grandma as an excuse to fool you. Besides, you know Grandma will not