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

and Charles visited

frequently stayed in touch

they never met face to

arrived at the Macari residence, everyone was glad to

a

missed her for

she ran over and hugged

recovered well in

get down from her bed and walk around on her

Katie is

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

ones who let you down,” Diana said as she

“Grandma, let me introduce you to

a little

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

a brother?” Diana asked

and continued, “Actually, we lost my brother when he was born. He was passed through many

goodness,” Diana exclaimed and looked at Charles with pity. “Poor boy, you’ve really suffered. Come here

the

nodded. “You have

I had already done our DNA test,” Kathleen

“That’s good, but it’s truly a

passed away. Every time he was mentioned, my mom would cry, so everyone was careful not to

are also my dearest grandson. From now on, I’ll love you too,” Diana said with a twinkle in her

It seemed that

Wynnie. I want them to come back for

had said it was a family

that Diana had her best

able to get

work if Samuel was

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

outside the window. “Old Mrs. Macari,

“What?” Diana panicked.

little brat back

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

gripped Kathleen’s hand in return. Her hand is so cold! She really

they were chatting, Samuel

eyes narrowed when he saw the trio