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

did not utter

do your best to treasure her. Be

I can sense it,” Samuel replied in a serious

Wynnie stared at him.

the same

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

the words to reply, causing his mother

to be with Christopher. She came back this time to reclaim

for a moment.

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

already. In fact, I learned about it before you. Who do you think I am?”

was expressionless as he felt

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

comes down to your own doing. How can you be sure if you haven’t tried? As long as

Samuel fell silent.

that moment, the elevator

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

Kate’s identity?” Samuel asked all of

mother shook her

and Nicolette looked

shocked. “Wait… What? Are you

Yoeger had a little girl once, but she disappeared without a word.

“Could it be that Kate’s mom is actually

nodded in

step forward and grabbed Samuel’s arm. “Samuel, now that you mention it, I remember how we were supposed to

“I was the reason why they missed

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

that, Samuel’s gaze

would have thought? She’s just as cunning as her

investigating the reason behind her mom’s disappearance. After

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 leads

information with Grandma

know. Rest assured.” Wynnie nodded in

The elevator had returned.

managed to get on it this

as the elevator door

leave, he heard a deep and familiar voice calling to him.