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 today!” Charles slammed

gaze upon Kathleen. “Do I need to stay for another

shook

Get lost!”

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

replied

Charles was beyond speechless.

the

“Charles,” Kathleen called out.

back to his sense.

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

right. I’ll go now.” Charles finished his

“Drive safe,” said Kathleen.

Kathleen’s shoulder, Charles stated indifferently, “Remember, tell him to get lost! Also, call me

are you that free?” Kathleen

plenty of time to keep you safe

you really have to

clothes you

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

Samuel

wanted to say he only liked them because Kathleen was

those clothes back to Charles. I’ll

Samuel looked at her, his gaze

I buy you the down jacket that I

smile crept over Samuel’s face. “All

out

been domineering, but why

seem to

set now,” said

go together.” Samuel placed the

finished eating some time ago, and he had been waiting for

slowly and gracefully, chewing

“Let’s go. Remember to send

“I’ll move them

Tonight?

to

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

Kathleen was stumped.

never been this speechless in my

left the

her to the film

shot him a nonchalant look. “I can go back on my own after work. You don’t have to

that, Samuel merely flashed an unbothered grin. “But my mom told me to bring you to the Macari residence for dinner. I’ll turn down the invitation on your behalf, then. Grandma misses you, and she

Kathleen was doubtful.

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