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.

such

next day, Kathleen and Charles visited Diana

year, Kathleen frequently stayed

never met face to

Kathleen arrived at the Macari residence, everyone

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

her for

Kathleen saw Diana, she ran over and hugged the older

well

her bed and walk

my sweet little Katie is here!

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

We’re the ones who let you down,” Diana said as she patted Kathleen’s head. “Come here

slight laugh, the former introduced her brother. “Grandma, let me introduce you to Charles. This is Charles Johnson, my elder

little shocked.

step forward. “Nice to meet you, Old Mrs. Macari.

a brother?” Diana asked

He was passed through many hands before he was sold off overseas.

Diana exclaimed and looked at Charles with pity.

Diana and the pair of

nodded. “You have your father’s

I had already done our DNA test,”

but

would cry, so everyone was careful not to talk about

Charles, you are also my dearest grandson. From now

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

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

was a family lunch, she

Diana had her best

that, she only hoped to be able to get along with her

work

Mrs. Macari,” Maria said with a smile.

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

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

“What?” Diana panicked.

is that little

hand. “It’s really okay. We’ve agreed that we’ll treat each other

hand is so cold! She really doesn’t want to meet Samuel. Look how much that little

they were chatting, Samuel entered

almond-shaped eyes narrowed when he saw the trio