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 a

next day, Kathleen and Charles

frequently stayed in

met face

Kathleen arrived at the Macari residence, everyone

Macari residence for a few years. Moreover, she was kind, so everyone loved

missed her

Diana, she ran over

recovered well

down from her bed and walk

my sweet little Katie is here! Haha!” Diana

I’m back. I’m sorry for worrying you for this past year,”

not your fault. We’re the ones who let you down,” Diana said as she

Diana. With a slight laugh, the former introduced her brother. “Grandma, let me introduce you

was a little shocked.

to meet you, Old Mrs. Macari. I’m

brother?” Diana

continued, “Actually, we lost my brother when he was born. He was passed through many hands before he was sold off overseas. We only

with pity. “Poor boy, you’ve really suffered.

Charles’ hand, Diana and the

and nodded. “You

I had already done our

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

my brother had passed away. Every time he was mentioned, my mom would cry, so everyone was

Since you’re Katie’s brother, then Charles, you are also my dearest grandson. From now on, I’ll love you too,” Diana said with a twinkle

smiled too. It seemed that Diana was

call Calvin and Wynnie. I want them to come back

was a family lunch, she did

that Diana had her best interests

hoped to be able to get along with her former

work

a smile. “I’ll prepare something Mrs….

did not mind Maria’s mistake. Honestly, Maria was not the only one that needed to become accustomed to Kathleen’s new identity, for Kathleen herself needed to get used to it as

“Old Mrs. Macari,

“What?” Diana panicked.

is that little brat back

hands around Diana’s hand. “It’s really okay. We’ve agreed that we’ll treat

Her hand is so cold! She really doesn’t want

were chatting, Samuel

saw the trio in