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 thought things through? Do you now know that you

did not

you’d better do your best to treasure her. Be careful, or

she doesn’t love me anymore. I can sense it,”

Wynnie stared at him.

the same

be pestering Kate if it bothers

the words to reply, causing his

going to be with Christopher. She

for

glance. “Didn’t you know?

learned about it before

face was expressionless as he

“Kathleen is back because she found out her mother’s real identity. She’ll leave once her business is done here. No one can stop her

be sure if you haven’t tried? As long as you’re sincere, I

Samuel fell silent.

moment, the

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

Kate’s identity?” Samuel asked all

mother shook

never suspected why Kathleen and Nicolette looked so alike?” he went

was shocked. “Wait… What?

little girl once, but she disappeared without

brows tied into a knot. “Could it be that Kate’s mom

nodded in

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

a deep breath. “I was the reason

family disliked her and knew you wanted to avoid conflict. Between herself and Kate, you’ll only bring one of them to attend. She was

that, Samuel’s

as cunning as her

probably still investigating the reason behind her mom’s disappearance. After that, she’ll head for the Yoeger residence,” Samuel

that anyone could just come in and take the child away. Sadly, even after some extensive searching, there

don’t share this information with Grandma

assured.”

The elevator had returned.

get on

the elevator door

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