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

house today!” Charles slammed

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

shook her

Get lost!” Charles was

calmly. “I’ll look for

replied with

Charles was beyond speechless.

the third round

“Charles,” Kathleen called out.

came back to

Granny at the hospital today. Inform me if she’s awake. Remember not to let Vanessa and

his cup of coffee and rose to his

“Drive safe,” said Kathleen.

shoulder, Charles stated indifferently, “Remember, tell him to get lost! Also,

that free?” Kathleen

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

Samuel. “Do you

The clothes you

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

like them,” Samuel replied in

wanted to say he only liked them because Kathleen was the

troubled. “Give those clothes back to

at her,

I lie to you? Didn’t I buy you the

bright smile crept over Samuel’s face. “All

let out

have always been domineering, but why do

seem to comprehend their

set now,” said Kathleen after finishing half a

Samuel placed

had finished eating some time ago, and he

and gracefully, chewing every small bite she

send someone here

a faint smile. “I’ll move them on my

Tonight?

turned to look

narrowed his eyes

Kathleen was stumped.

never been this speechless in

Samuel left

her to

“I can go back on

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,

Kathleen was doubtful.

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