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.

elevator when Wynnie asked coldly, “Have you

did not

best to treasure her. Be careful, or she might not forgive you next time,” Wynnie added

love me anymore. I can sense it,” Samuel

Wynnie stared at him.

the same Kathleen

shouldn’t be pestering Kate if it bothers you. Who knows? Perhaps she’ll

words to reply, causing his mother to

to be with

stunned for a moment.

her a sideways glance. “Didn’t you

it

expressionless

back because she found out her mother’s real identity.

sure if you haven’t tried? As long as you’re sincere, I don’t think Kate will hold a grudge against

Samuel fell silent.

moment, the elevator

don’t have to send me any further. Go

about Kate’s identity?” Samuel asked all of a

shook her

suspected why Kathleen and Nicolette looked so alike?” he went

was shocked. “Wait… What? Are

a little girl once, but

brows tied into a knot. “Could it be that Kate’s mom is actually Old Mrs. Yoeger’s missing

nodded in

God!” Wynnie took a step forward and grabbed Samuel’s arm. “Samuel, now that you mention it, I remember how we were supposed to bring Kate

deep breath. “I was the reason why they missed

disliked her and knew you wanted to avoid conflict. Between herself and

Samuel’s

her teeth, Wynnie growled, “Who would have thought? She’s just as cunning as her mom! So, when is Kate

investigating the reason behind

right. Your grandma spoke to me 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

this information with

know. Rest assured.” Wynnie nodded in

The elevator had returned.

get

elevator

when he was about to leave, he heard