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 know that

not utter a

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

can sense it,”

Wynnie stared at him.

same Kathleen who used

be pestering Kate if it bothers you. Who knows? Perhaps she’ll

couldn’t find the words to reply, causing his mother

“She’s not going to be with Christopher. She came back this

was stunned for a

“Didn’t you know?

about it before you. Who do you think

was expressionless as

real

advice. “It all comes down to your own doing. How can you be sure if you haven’t tried? As long as you’re sincere, I don’t think Kate will hold a grudge against you

Samuel fell silent.

moment, the elevator

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

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

mother shook her

Kathleen and Nicolette looked

shocked. “Wait… What? Are you saying

little girl once, but she

a knot. “Could it be that Kate’s mom is

Samuel nodded

my 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 to Old Mrs. Yoeger’s

the reason why they missed out on

insist on going? She was aware that the Yoeger family disliked her and knew you wanted to avoid conflict. Between herself and Kate, you’ll only bring one

Samuel’s

have thought? She’s just as cunning as her mom! So, when is Kate going to the Yoeger residence for her big

it’ll be soon. She’s probably still investigating the reason behind her mom’s disappearance. After that, she’ll head for the Yoeger

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

with Grandma just yet,” Samuel

assured.” Wynnie

The elevator had returned.

managed to get

the elevator door

about to leave, he heard a deep and familiar voice