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.

asked coldly, “Have you finally thought

did not utter

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

I can sense it,” Samuel replied in

Wynnie stared at him.

longer the same Kathleen who used to

composure. “Oh? I’m not surprised. You shouldn’t be pestering Kate if it bothers you. Who knows? Perhaps she’ll end up with

to reply, causing his

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

was stunned for a moment.

a sideways glance. “Didn’t you know?

that already. In fact, I learned about it before you.

face was expressionless as he felt

nonchalantly, “Kathleen is back because she found out her mother’s real

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

Samuel fell silent.

that moment,

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

identity?”

shook her

Nicolette looked so alike?” he

What? Are

nodded. “Old Mrs. Yoeger had a little girl once, but she

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

Samuel nodded

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

was the

insist on going? She was aware that the Yoeger family disliked her and knew you

that, Samuel’s

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

the reason behind her mom’s disappearance. After that, she’ll head for 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 on. Otherwise, Old Mrs. Yoeger wouldn’t have…”

information with

know. Rest assured.” Wynnie

The elevator had returned.

managed to get on it

watched as the elevator door closed

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