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

Charles visited

Kathleen frequently

they never met face to

at the Macari residence, everyone was glad to see

residence for a

her for the

When Kathleen saw Diana, she ran over and hugged the older

had recovered well in this past

her bed and

Katie is here!

I’m sorry for worrying you for this past year,” Kathleen said sadly as if

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

brother. “Grandma, let me introduce you to Charles.

was a little shocked. “Your

“Nice to meet you, Old

a brother?”

brother when he was born. He was passed through many hands before he was sold off overseas. We only reunited with him last

pity. “Poor boy, you’ve really

Charles’ hand, Diana and the pair of siblings sat

face and nodded. “You

I had already done our DNA

good, but it’s truly a

would cry, so everyone was careful not to talk about him anymore because they were afraid that my mom would

grandson. From now on, I’ll love you too,” Diana said

Charles smiled too. It seemed that Diana was

to come back for lunch.” Diana was delighted. “We’ll have a

was a family lunch,

Diana had

able to get

work if Samuel was

Old Mrs. Macari,” Maria said with a smile. “I’ll

Honestly, Maria was not the only one that needed to become accustomed to Kathleen’s new identity, for Kathleen herself needed to get

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

“What?” Diana panicked.

is that little brat back

said as she clasped her hands around Diana’s hand. “It’s really okay. We’ve agreed that we’ll

Kathleen’s hand in return. Her hand is so cold! She really doesn’t want to meet Samuel. Look how much

chatting, Samuel entered the

almond-shaped eyes narrowed when he saw the