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.

of the elevator when Wynnie asked coldly, “Have you finally thought things through? Do you now know that

did not

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

I can sense it,” Samuel replied

Wynnie stared at him.

no 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?

to reply, causing his mother

not going to be with Christopher. She came

stunned for

sideways glance. “Didn’t

it before you. Who do you think I am?” she

was expressionless as he felt

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

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

Samuel fell silent.

that moment, the elevator

send me any further. Go back and keep Kate company,”

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

mother shook her

and Nicolette looked so alike?” he went

shocked. “Wait… What? Are you saying

little girl once, but she disappeared without a word.

knot. “Could it be that Kate’s mom is actually Old Mrs. Yoeger’s missing

Samuel nodded

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 birthday party back then. If we had

was the reason why they missed out on each

aware that the Yoeger family disliked her and knew you wanted to avoid conflict. Between herself

Samuel’s gaze

her mom! So, when is Kate going to the Yoeger residence for

reason behind her mom’s

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

with Grandma

know. Rest assured.” Wynnie nodded

The elevator had returned.

to get on it

the elevator door

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