All Too Late

Christopher took Kathleen home and drove her to the mansion’s entrance.

“We’ve reached your house,” Christopher said warmly.

Kathleen glanced at the white building outside his car window and said, “Thank you for taking me home, Chris.”

“There really is no need for thanks, Kate. It’s okay.” Christopher disliked how Kathleen was being distant from him.

Despite that, he knew if he confessed to her, she would certainly reject him.

“I’ll get going then.” Kathleen pushed the car door open and got out of the car.

Christopher stared blankly at Kathleen’s slim figure as she disappeared from his sight.

Maybe I should give her more time and not force her to make a decision now.

Once Kathleen entered her house, Charles descended the stairs.

“Did you have fun?” he asked in concern.

Kathleen shook her head. “I bumped into Samuel.”

“What is he doing there?” Charles walked and stood in front of Kathleen.

“It was nothing. He wanted me to visit Grandma,” Kathleen answered and pursed her lips. “I know that! But I just came back home today. I’ll visit her. It’s just a matter of time. What’s the rush, geez.”

Charles knew that Kathleen treated and loved Diana like her own grandmother.

“When will you visit her? I’ll go with you,” Charles said.

“I’ll go tomorrow,” Kathleen answered after contemplating. “Anyway, I think Samuel would assume I’ll visit her several days later, but I want to catch him off guard by visiting Grandma earlier.”

Charles smiled faintly. “Okay, I’ll prepare the gifts then.”

“Don’t get anything that’s too lavish or expensive, otherwise she’ll think we’re not being sincere enough,” Kathleen said before adding, “I think I’d better prepare the gifts myself. I know what she likes best, after all.”

Charles chuckled. “You don’t trust me, your own brother?”

Kathleen snorted.

“Don’t worry. I know what to do,” Charles said with a slight laugh. “Just go and rest.”

“If you say so.” Kathleen nodded and climbed up the stairs with her high heels on.

Charles withdrew his gaze. A hint of coldness glinted in his eyes.

is such

day, Kathleen and Charles visited Diana in the Macari

the past year, Kathleen frequently stayed in touch

they never met

at the Macari residence, everyone was glad to see

for a

missed her for

ran over and hugged the older

well in this past

from her bed and walk around on her

is here! Haha!”

this past year,” Kathleen said sadly as if blaming

who let you down,” Diana said as she

“Grandma, let me introduce

little shocked.

meet you, Old Mrs. Macari. I’m Kate’s

a brother?”

lost my brother when he was born. He was passed through many hands before he was sold off

exclaimed and looked at Charles with pity. “Poor boy, you’ve

Diana and the pair of

nodded. “You have

and I had already done our

nodded. “That’s good, but it’s truly a

I was young. They believed that my brother had passed away. Every time he was mentioned, my mom would cry, so everyone was careful not to

Since you’re Katie’s brother, then Charles, you are also my dearest grandson. From now

you, Grandma.” Charles smiled too. It seemed that Diana was an easy

please call Calvin and Wynnie. I want them to come back for lunch.” Diana

a family lunch, she

that instant, Kathleen knew that Diana had

only hoped to be able to get along with

could only work if Samuel was

Old Mrs. Macari,” Maria said with a smile.

one that needed to become accustomed to

glanced outside the window. “Old Mrs. Macari, Mr. Samuel is

“What?” Diana panicked.

is that little brat

it’s okay,” Kathleen said as she clasped her hands around Diana’s hand. “It’s really okay. We’ve agreed that we’ll treat each

hand in return. Her hand is so cold! She really doesn’t want to meet Samuel.

were chatting, Samuel entered the

saw the trio in