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

Kathleen and Charles visited Diana in the Macari

past year, Kathleen frequently stayed

they never met face to

at the Macari residence, everyone

had lived in the Macari residence for a

missed her

Kathleen saw Diana, she ran over and hugged the

recovered well in

she could get down from her bed

sweet little Katie is

for worrying you for this past year,” Kathleen said sadly as

girl, it’s not your fault. We’re the ones who let you down,” Diana said as she patted Kathleen’s head. “Come here and sit with

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

was a little shocked. “Your

meet you, Old Mrs. Macari. I’m Kate’s

have a brother?” Diana asked

lost my brother when he was born. He was passed through many hands before he was sold off overseas.

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

Diana and the pair of siblings

face and nodded. “You have your father’s

my brother and I had already done our DNA test,” Kathleen explained,

good, but

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

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

seemed that Diana

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

had said it was a family

instant, Kathleen knew that Diana had her

able to get along with her

work if Samuel was

Maria said with a smile. “I’ll prepare

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

“Old Mrs.

“What?” Diana panicked.

little brat back

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

really doesn’t want to meet Samuel. Look how much that

they were chatting, Samuel entered

when he saw the