All Too Late

Chapter 77

Kathleen understood that Wynnie was coming from a place of concern.

“Thanks for your understanding, Mom. I’ll think about it.”

Wynnie responded with a solemn nod. “Remember that no matter what decision you make, my husband and I will always be on your side.”

“Of course.”

“Why not show me around since it’s my first time here?” Wynnie grinned.

“I’ve just moved in today and barely know my way around.” Kathleen blushed.

“All the better! Let’s explore together,” replied Wynnie as she took hold of Kathleen’s hand.

Oh dear, her palms are freezing even with the heater on. I shouldn’t have let that she-devil Nicolette off so easily!

They began their tour of the mansion and finished by the time the sun started to set.

“Why not join us for dinner, Mom?” Kathleen invited.

“It’s all right, dear. I’ve already taken too much of your time.”

She did not savor being the third wheel in their relationship. It was best to leave them both to sort things out together.

Wynnie chose to take her leave promptly.

Kathleen ushered Wynnie to her car.

“Are you aware that Samuel intends to have the wedding ceremony as soon as possible?” Wynnie queried while getting into her car.

Kathleen inclined her head. “Well, it’s not as if there’s anything I can do about it.”

Wynnie heaved a sigh.

Samuel was still oblivious to the most pertinent part of getting back into Kathleen’s good graces.

It was just like him to be irretrievably set in his own ways.

After all, bad habits die hard. It would have been unrealistic to expect such a drastic turnaround from Samuel in such a short time.

have his share of work to do, but promise me you’d tell him off if you’re not happy with

I’ll bear that

the weather has dipped. I shiver to think of what Samuel would do to me if

heated up with embarrassment as she stared after Wynnie’s

warmth of her

entrance where Samuel was standing, his body emanating the residual cool of the outdoors.

head

drape his arm around Kathleen’s shoulder. “Let’s eat. We’ll discuss our

weighed down

Why not decide everything yourself and

only she had the courage to voice her thoughts out

Kathleen to the study to begin

at a

her wedding would be

as if she were merely a shell

hopes and wishes of a dream wedding

These words tumbled out coldly as Kathleen stood

now? Isn’t this what she

the shrill ringing of his phone broke the burgeoning

It was Wynnie.

Samuel gruffed as

“You couldn’t even deign to consult your own mother before setting the date for such an important occasion! All

preferred that I sent you

patience was

rascal is actually

with Kathleen

she didn’t seem keen about it.” Samuel

could you be so clueless, boy?” Wynnie

“Excuse me?”

right

scoffed, “We would have been divorced by now if I had gone along

for her! Now that the child, bless their soul, is gone, I would have filed for a divorce too if I were in her shoes. Besides, what redeeming qualities do you have other than

Samuel was tongue-tied.

you’d address the elephant in the room and straighten

be an option. I won’t allow her to leave

her

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