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.

“Have you finally

not utter

her. Be careful, or she might

I can sense it,” Samuel replied in a

Wynnie stared at him.

“She’s no longer the same Kathleen who used to

be pestering Kate if it bothers you. Who knows?

couldn’t find the words to reply,

be with Christopher. She

stunned for

threw her a sideways glance. “Didn’t you know? Kate’s parents were

it

expressionless as he felt

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

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

Samuel fell silent.

moment, the elevator

do. You don’t have to send me any further. Go back

do you know about Kate’s identity?” Samuel

shook her

Kathleen and Nicolette

shocked. “Wait… What?

nodded. “Old Mrs. Yoeger had a little girl once, but she disappeared without a word. Sounds about

right.” Wynnie missed the elevator, her brows tied into a knot. “Could it be that

Samuel nodded

took a step forward and grabbed 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

breath. “I was the reason why they missed out on each

true!” Wynnie was agitated. “Nicolette must have known! Otherwise, why did she insist on going? She was aware that the Yoeger family disliked her and knew you wanted to avoid conflict. Between herself and

that, Samuel’s gaze

cunning as her

investigating the reason behind her mom’s disappearance. After that, she’ll

about this before. She suspected it to be an inside job. The security in the Yoeger residence was really tight. It was unlikely that anyone could 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 just yet,” Samuel

assured.” Wynnie

The elevator had returned.

managed to get on it

as the elevator door closed before

leave, he heard a deep