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

next day, Kathleen and Charles visited

Kathleen frequently stayed in touch with

they never met face

Kathleen arrived at the Macari residence, everyone was

a few years. Moreover, she

missed her for the past

When Kathleen saw Diana, she ran

well in this

get down from her bed and walk

sweet little Katie is

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

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

slight laugh, the former introduced her brother. “Grandma, let

little shocked.

to meet you, Old Mrs. Macari.

brother?” Diana

continued, “Actually, we lost my brother when he was born. He was passed through many hands before he was sold off overseas. We

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

the pair of

Charles’ face and nodded.

already done

nodded. “That’s good, but

would cry, so

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

too. It seemed that Diana was

and Wynnie. I want them to come back for lunch.” Diana

it was a family

instant, Kathleen knew that Diana

be able to get along with

work

a smile. “I’ll prepare something

that needed to become accustomed to Kathleen’s new identity, for Kathleen herself needed to get used

“Old Mrs. Macari, Mr.

“What?” Diana panicked.

is that little brat

okay,” Kathleen said as she clasped her hands around Diana’s hand. “It’s

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

were chatting, Samuel entered the

eyes narrowed when he saw the