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 a

day, Kathleen and Charles visited Diana in the Macari

the past year, Kathleen frequently stayed

met

Kathleen arrived at the Macari residence, everyone was glad to

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

missed her for

saw Diana, she ran over and hugged

recovered well

down from her bed and

sweet little Katie is here! Haha!”

this past year,” Kathleen

fault. We’re the ones who let you down,”

a slight laugh, the former introduced her brother. “Grandma, let me introduce you

little

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

have a brother?” Diana asked

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

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

and the pair of siblings sat

face and nodded. “You have your

had already done

“That’s good, but it’s truly

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 him anymore because they were

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

Charles smiled too. It seemed that Diana was an easy person

come back for lunch.” Diana was delighted. “We’ll have a family lunch!” she

was a family lunch, she did

that instant, Kathleen knew that Diana had

able to get along

only work if Samuel

said with a smile. “I’ll prepare something

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

outside the window. “Old Mrs. Macari,

“What?” Diana panicked.

little brat back

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

so cold! She really

they were chatting, Samuel

he saw the trio in the