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.

were standing in front of the elevator when Wynnie asked coldly, “Have you finally thought things through? Do you now know that you have to protect

not utter

with Kathleen, you’d better do your best to treasure her. Be careful, or she might not forgive you next time,” Wynnie added

can sense it,” Samuel replied in

Wynnie stared at him.

continued, “She’s no longer the same Kathleen

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

to reply, causing

last, he replied adamantly, “She’s not going to be with Christopher. She

was stunned for a

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

fact, I learned about it

expressionless as he felt

mother’s real identity. She’ll leave once her business is done here. No one can stop

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

Samuel fell silent.

that moment,

send me any further. Go back and keep Kate

know about Kate’s identity?”

mother shook

suspected why Kathleen and Nicolette looked so alike?” he went

“Wait… What?

Yoeger had a little girl once, but she

“Could it be that Kate’s mom is actually Old

nodded in

remember how we were supposed to bring Kate to Old Mrs.

the reason why they

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 of them

that, Samuel’s

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

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

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

don’t share this information with Grandma just yet,” Samuel

assured.” Wynnie nodded

The elevator had returned.

get on

the elevator

he heard a deep