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.

in the second

out of my house today!”

upon Kathleen. “Do I need to stay for another

Kathleen shook her

hear that? Get lost!” Charles was

Samuel calmly. “I’ll look for you later and treat you

Samuel replied with

Charles was beyond speechless.

was the third round

“Charles,” Kathleen called out.

to his sense. “What’s

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

his cup of coffee and rose to

“Drive safe,” said Kathleen.

him to get lost! Also, call me to go with you

are you that free?” Kathleen questioned

you safe from a pervert.” Charles

“Do you really have to

truth. The clothes you bought for

clothes for my brother. Why do you need so many clothes? Is there

like them,” Samuel replied in his

say he only liked them because

was troubled. “Give those clothes back to

looked at her, his gaze

Didn’t I buy you the down jacket that

smile crept over

out a

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

could not seem to comprehend their

film set now,” said Kathleen after finishing half a

together.” Samuel

ago,

ate slowly and gracefully, chewing every

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

wore a faint smile. “I’ll move them

Tonight?

turned to look at

moved back to next door.” Samuel narrowed his eyes languidly as he

Kathleen was stumped.

this speechless in my life

left

her to the film set

out of the car, Kathleen shot him a nonchalant look. “I can

to the Macari residence for dinner. I’ll turn down the invitation on your behalf, then. Grandma misses you, and she wishes to talk about the Yoeger family’s matter

Kathleen was doubtful.

to use Grandma as an excuse to fool you.