All Too Late

Kathleen led Gemma to the bedroom and asked the latter to lie on the bed.
“I’ll get you a glass of water,” Kathleen said.
Gemma grabbed her hand, stopping Kathleen from leaving the room. “I’m not thirsty, Kate.”
Since Gemma had calmed down, she felt like talking to Kathleen. “Talk with me,” Gemma continued.
“Okay.” Kathleen sat down.
Gemma slowly let go of Kathleen’s hand and stared at the ceiling. “That woman’s name is Miley Chapman. She’s the daughter of
Richard’s professor, who died during an international aid. That professor saved Richard when he died, so Richard has been
responsible for taking care of Miley since then.”
Kathleen asked coldly, “Did you not know about that all these years?”
“No, I didn’t know. He hid it perfectly. Besides, Miley had always been abroad and never come back.”
Kathleen nodded, encouraging Gemma to go on.
“We drank too much yesterday, so I told Richard that I wanted to break up if he didn’t want to get married.” Gemma pursed her
lips. “Kate, I don’t want an intense, dramatic relationship. I just want it to be simple and last long. I want to get married, have kids,
and live a peaceful life.”
Kathleen held Gemma’s hand. “Gem, I know. This is understandable. Everyone makes their own choices. You want to get
married, but he doesn’t want to. You can break up with him and find another man.”
“Yes. That’s what I thought too.” Tears rolled down Gemma’s cheeks. “But Richard said that he wanted to marry me and that he
loved me very much. It’s just that he wants to wait another year. I love him so much that I agreed to his request.”
Kathleen did not criticize Gemma because that was how people were when they were in love.
Everyone, including Kathleen, used to be a fool when they were in love.
Gemma took a deep breath and continued. “Richard gave me a ring, saying that it was a marriage proposal. He promised to
marry me after a year. He even brought me to see our new house and gave me the key and a bank card so that I could decorate
the house. Kate, I was really happy at the time.”

Kathleen replied solemnly, “Okay.”
“But...” Gemma burst into tears. “The woman named Miley appeared. She came back from abroad and found me. I was in the
hospital ward then. She said that Richard loved her and that he went to see her when he went abroad all these years. She even
said that she used to have his kid. I didn’t believe her. Richard showed up afterward and told her that the one he loved was me,
not her. In the end, she turned and jumped out of the window. I tried to grab her but couldn’t get her in time.”
Kathleen felt angry yet helpless upon hearing her words.
Gemma cried sorrowfully as she went on, “Regardless of whether Miley will survive the fall or not, I know that I can’t be with
Richard anymore.”
Kathleen lightly patted her on the shoulder. “Gem, get some sleep. You should think about this again when you calm down.”
“Okay.” Gemma closed her eyes.
She had a hard time trying to calm down, so it was difficult for her to fall asleep.
Opening a drawer, Kathleen took out an incense stick and lit it.
The incense stick released calming scents.
Upon smelling the scent from the burning incense stick, Gemma became emotionally stable and soon fell asleep.
Kathleen breathed a sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, Miley’s surgery at the hospital was over.
The doctor said that she was safe, and fortunately, her head was not seriously injured.
The only thing to worry about was her legs, for she might never be able to stand up again.
Richard swallowed hard.
If Miley did go lame, he would have to take care of her for the rest of her life, which meant that he could never be with Gemma
anymore.
Samuel looked at Richard coldly. “I can help you if you don’t have the heart to do it.”

“How?” Richard frowned.
“Send her to a place you don’t know about,” replied Samuel.
Richard was rendered speechless.
“But it seems that you don’t need me. Richard, if you want to take care of her, you should be prepared to break up with Gemma,”
Samuel reminded.
Richard said bitterly, “I don’t want to break up with her.”
“You don’t want to, but is there a woman who can accept her man taking care of another woman? Gemma is more like a soft
touch than Kathleen is, but do you really think that she can’t live without you? You’ve been with her for so many years without
marrying her. Do you really think she can’t meet a better man at her current age?” Samuel mocked.
Richard was stumped.
“Don’t get clever with Gemma. Richard, I think compared to Kathleen, it’ll be even harder for her to get back together with you
once she’s made up her mind. Think about it yourself,” Samuel added coldly.
Richard remained silent.
“Kate took Gemma back to her mansion. You can go to see her after you make the decision. If you haven’t decided yet, don’t
disturb and upset her,” Samuel said calmly.
“Okay.” Richard nodded.
Samuel then turned to leave.
There was a look of misery on Richard’s face.
What should I do?
Samuel came out of the hospital.
When he was about to enter the car, the voice of a woman was heard from behind.
“Samuel.”

Samuel turned to look at Ashley with an indifferent expression. “It’s you.”
He’s so aloof.
Ashley walked over. “Why did you come to the hospital?”
“To do my stuff.” Samuel remained distant.
Ashley noticed his indifference toward her and said hesitantly, “Samuel, there’s something I didn’t get to tell you that day.”
“What’s it?” Samuel asked emotionlessly.
Ashley looked pale. “I have an upset stomach from dinner. Please accompany me to the doctor first, and then, I will tell you.”
“Hey, you over there, accompany Ms. Zeller to get a check-up,” Samuel instructed in a cold voice.
Ashley was bereft of speech as a bodyguard walked over.
Samuel fixed his indifferent eyes on Ashley. “Does it not hurt anymore? Hurry up and go.”
Ashley felt humiliated.
She could not believe that he actually got a bodyguard to get rid of her, Ashley Zeller, the niece of the owner of Zeller Group.
Samuel looked at her coldly.
“Samuel, that’s not very gentlemanly of you,” Ashley remarked calmly.
“I don’t need to be one to you. Why should I be so nice to women other than my own?” Samuel replied icily.
Ashley froze.
“Besides, it’s not like you’re dying,” added Samuel.
As she looked up to meet his dark, cold eyes, she was stunned.
Samuel was staring cold as ice at her without any emotion in his eyes.

Ashley clenched her fists. “Samuel, actually this is what I’m trying to tell you. Do you remember when you were kidnapped many
years ago and a little girl died while trying to save you?”
Samuel kept his cold gaze at her. “Yes.”
That’s great!
“Actually, that little girl is me.” Ashley felt uneasy.
In fact, she didn’t want to mention it herself.