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

year, Kathleen frequently stayed in

they never met face to

arrived at the Macari residence,

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

her

Diana, she ran over

had recovered well in this past

she could get down from her bed

Katie is here! Haha!” Diana exclaimed in

for this past year,” Kathleen said sadly as if blaming

the ones who let you down,” Diana said as she patted Kathleen’s head.

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

little

step forward. “Nice to meet you, Old Mrs. Macari. I’m Kate’s elder

have a brother?” Diana

was passed through many hands before he

pity. “Poor boy, you’ve really suffered. Come here and

and the pair of siblings

face and nodded. “You have your father’s

brother and I had already done our

good, but it’s truly a

it from my parents when 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 talk about

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

seemed that Diana was an easy person to get along

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

a

Diana had

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

work if

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

mind Maria’s mistake. Honestly, Maria was not the only one that needed to become accustomed to Kathleen’s new identity, for

window. “Old Mrs.

“What?” Diana panicked.

that little

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

gripped Kathleen’s hand in return. Her hand is so cold! She really doesn’t

they were chatting, Samuel

saw the