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.

Wynnie asked coldly, “Have you finally thought things through? Do you now

did not utter a

you’re finally together with Kathleen, you’d better do your best to treasure her. Be careful, or she might not forgive you next

doesn’t love me anymore. I can

Wynnie stared at him.

continued, “She’s no longer the same

Kate if it bothers you. Who knows? Perhaps she’ll end up with

words to reply,

to be with Christopher. She came back

stunned for a moment. “What

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

In fact, I learned about it before you. Who

was expressionless as

found out her mother’s real identity. She’ll leave once her business is

own doing. How can you be sure if you haven’t tried? As

Samuel fell silent.

moment,

to send me any further. Go back and keep

you know about Kate’s identity?” Samuel asked all

shook

suspected why Kathleen and Nicolette looked

was shocked. “Wait… What? Are

girl once, but she disappeared without a word. Sounds

her brows tied into a knot. “Could

Samuel nodded in

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 then. If we had brought her

took a deep breath. “I was the reason why they missed

known! Otherwise, why did she insist on going? She was aware that the Yoeger family disliked her and knew you wanted

that, Samuel’s gaze

would have thought? She’s just as cunning as her mom! So, when is

mentioned when. I’m guessing it’ll be soon. She’s probably still investigating the reason behind her mom’s disappearance. After that, she’ll head for the Yoeger residence,” Samuel replied

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

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Rest assured.”

The elevator had returned.

get

the elevator door closed

heard a deep and familiar voice calling to him.