All Too Late

regardless of his current compliance, she could not stop worrying that Caleb would do something awful.

“Tve thought it through So please don’t interfere with Vivian’s matter Kate. I have a plan to make Finn

pay for it. Caleb suddenly proclaimed I’m going to make Finn regret his actions. He’ll spend the rest of

his life paying for my sister’s death. Killing him would mean letting him off too easily! “Don’t do anything

rash” Kathleen urged with concern. “I won’t I would never tarnish my life over a scumbag like him.” Only

after hearing that did Kathleen heave a sigh of relief. Then, she released him from her embrace and

instructed, “Recomposed yourself and call your parents, okay? I’m heading downstairs to check up on

things.” Even though Caleb had asked her to stay out of Vivian’s matters, she could not bring herself to

stand by and not do anything. “All right.” Caleb nodded. However, something flickered in his gaze as he

watched Kathleen turn to leave. When Kathleen arrived downstairs, the Lewis residence’s housekeepers

had efficiently assembled the mourning hall’s furniture in a short time. She approached the butler and

instructed grimly. “Caleb’s mentally and physically exhausted. I’ll help bear some of his responsibilities in

arranging Vivian’s funeral. There’s no need to trouble him, so please come to me should you need

anything.” “Understood.” replied the butler right away. Since Mr. Lewis has given Ms. Johnson the power

to handle his family affairs, that must mean she’s in charge of the family now. It looks like he’s planning

to make her his wife “That’s all. You may resume with your tasks.” Kathleen stated. “All right. The butler

turned on his heels to leave. Soon after, Kathleen looked around in confusion Where did Charles go?

Once Vivian’s obituary got published, many guests arrived at the residence for her memorial service.

Even Samuel showed up, but he merely glanced at Kathleen without doing anything. Vaguely recalling

what had happened the night before, Kathleen strolled over to him. However, Samuel retreated half a

step backward.

His actions put Kathleen at a loss for words. “It’s best if we keep our distance. After all, I promised not to

show up in front of you again,” he said. In response, she lightly pinched the space between her brows. “I

did ask you to stay out of my life. But I never asked you to avoid me like the plague. Besides, we’ll have

to face one another eventually since we have many collaborative projects. There’s no way you can avoid

me forever.” Silence fell as Samuel kept mum. “Anyway, thank you for attending and paying tribute to

Vivian, Kathleen said politely “Why are you here?” came Samuel’s husky reply Kathleen explained.

Vivian and Caleb are my friends. It’s only natural that I help out.” is that so? Deep down, Samuel did not

believe her words. She continued, “Besides, Caleb’s not feeling the best right now, so I figured I’d help

him out.” Upon hearing that. Samuel felt even more upset. “How kind of you,” he remarked emotionlessly,

the bitterness in his tone unnoticed by Kathleen. It was then that Caleb joined the two. He greeted in a

deep and hoarse voice, “Kate.” Kathleen instantly looked to her side and asked, “You’re here.” Caleb

nodded, and clarified, “My head aches. Hearing that Kathleen placed the back of her palm on his head,

frowning. “You seem to have a fever. I think you should rest up in your room in case it worsens. “Can you

come with me?” Caleb’s brows twisted together in a stern expression as he added, ‘There’s something I

need to talk to you about.” Kathleen nodded before shooting a sideways glance at Samuel. I’ll be taking

my leave first then.” As the two turned to leave. Samuel studied them with an unwavering and steely

gaze. It was not long before Kathleen supported Caleb into the house. She even asked the butler to

prepare some fever-reducing medicine for him. “Right away, Ms. Johnson.” The butler nodded. Following

that the two headed upstairs to Caleb’s room Caleb lay down on his bed, his body limp from fatigue. He

was indeed sick but the reason he went downstairs was also to provoke Samuel It was only

understandable since he had already lost a family member. He did not want to lose Kathleen as well This

was his only chance to have her. Kathleen’s kind and soft-heartedness was the one thing he could use to

his advantage “Lie down and rest.” Kathleen said while tucking him in

That was when Caleb grabbed her hand with his remaining strength while asking hoarsely. “Can you stay

with me? She nodded. Thank you.” came his reply. “Have you called your parents?” Kathleen asked in

concern “I have Caleb answered as his countenance grew paler. “They’re already on their way back

Those words provided brief reassurance to Kathleen as she pursed her cherry lips. “I see.” Caleb’s eyes

locked onto her like magnets. “You dont have to take responsibility. Vivian’s death has nothing to do with

you. The one who should be paying dearly is Finn!” Those words made every muscle in Kathleen’s body

tense up. “I thought Vivian could make it through those tough times, but I never thought.” “No woman can

handle being set up for utter humiliation by the man she loves. That being said, she acted so normal at

first even I believed she had moved on,” said Caleb, whose gaze bore holes into the ceiling above. A

wave of sadness washed over Kathleen, suffocating her from within. She eventually said, “This might not

have happened if I paid more attention and care in handling things.” “It’s not your fault.” “You should rest

up.” Kathleen added softly, “There are more matters that require your attention tomorrow.” “Yeah.” Caleb

nodded before shutting his eyes. He continued holding Kathleen’s hand as he fell into a deep slumber. A

sigh slipped out of Kathleen at that moment. She truly felt sorry for what happened with Vivian Who

would have expected that Vivian would end her life this way. Also, I still haven’t seen Charles anywhere. I

wonder where he went… Half an hour passed when Kathleen heard loud commotions coming from

downstairs. She immediately got up and exited the room As soon as she arrived downstairs, she saw

Charles dragging Finn over. The former thundered at the top of his lungs. “Get on your knees! At the

same time, Kathleen noticed how Finn could not bring himself to look straight at Vivian’s funeral portrait

All he did was shoot a quick look at it before avoiding it altogether. She walked over but instantly froze in

her tracks when she noticed Samuel Sitting by the side. He hasn’t left yet? Mixed emotions filled

Samuel’s predator-like gaze as he studied her. Finally. What the hell were they doing alone in his room

for this long?