All Too Late

It was seven o’clock at night.

Wynnie had brought Kathleen some food.

She gave Kathleen a big portion. “Here’s yours.”

Then, Samuel received the smaller portion. “And here’s yours.”

Samuel was left speechless.

Wynnie explained, “Well, I only made an extra portion in light of your rescue efforts today. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be getting any food. Not even a bowl of soup.”

Reluctant to speak, Samuel remained silent.

Kathleen saw that Samuel was slightly depressed, so she said to Wynnie, “Mrs. Macari, I was saved today all thanks to Samuel.”

“Oh. Kate has put in some good words for you. I’ll reward you with a bowl of soup later,” Wynnie muttered slowly.

“Hah!” Samuel laughed in disdain. “Thank you, my queen. Thank you, my princess.”

Wynnie scoffed, “I’m your queen, but she’s not your princess. Keep your slick tongue to yourself.”

Samuel decided to shut his mouth as he dined.

Wynnie patted Kathleen’s head, slightly concerned. “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine.” Kathleen nodded.

“That’s good.” Wynnie furrowed her brows. “Mom was furious when she learned about this. She mentioned that she’ll make time for poker tomorrow. She plans on telling her poker friends about this incident. Don’t worry. The news will spread like wildfire.”

Kathleen asked, “Mrs. Macari, is that necessary?”

“Of course it is! They have wronged you,” Wynnie replied seriously.

Kathleen was grateful, but she didn’t want to trouble them.

Wynnie had a good look at Kathleen before taking a glance at Samuel. She felt at ease.

After Kathleen finished her meal, Wynnie tidied up the table and prepared herself to leave.

“I’ll see you out.” Samuel got up to send Wynnie off.

and son were standing in front of the elevator when Wynnie asked coldly, “Have you finally thought things through? Do you now know that you have to protect

not

that you’re finally together with Kathleen, you’d better do your best to treasure her.

I can

Wynnie stared at him.

longer the same Kathleen

her composure. “Oh? I’m not surprised. You shouldn’t be pestering Kate if it bothers you. Who knows? Perhaps

words to reply, causing his mother to

adamantly, “She’s not going to be with Christopher. She came back this

stunned for a moment. “What

glance. “Didn’t

learned about it before you. Who do you think I am?” she

expressionless as he felt

“Kathleen is back because she found out her mother’s real identity. She’ll leave once her business is

sure if you haven’t tried? As long as you’re

Samuel fell silent.

moment, the

You don’t have to send me any further. Go back and keep Kate company,” said

about Kate’s identity?” Samuel asked all

shook her

Kathleen and Nicolette looked so alike?” he went

shocked. “Wait… What? Are you

a little girl once, but she disappeared without

Wynnie missed the elevator, her brows tied into a knot. “Could it be that Kate’s mom is actually

Samuel nodded

Samuel’s arm. “Samuel, now that you mention it, I remember how we were supposed to bring Kate to Old Mrs. Yoeger’s birthday party back then. If we had brought her with us

“I was the reason why they missed out on each

was aware that the Yoeger family disliked her and knew you wanted to avoid conflict. Between herself and Kate, you’ll only bring

Samuel’s gaze

her mom! So,

it’ll be soon. She’s probably still investigating the reason behind her mom’s disappearance.

just come in and take the child away. Sadly, even after some extensive searching, there were no leads for the investigation to continue

don’t share this information with Grandma

assured.” Wynnie nodded

The elevator had returned.

get

watched as the elevator door closed

when he was about to leave, he heard a deep and familiar voice calling