All Too Late

Diana and Charles both wore dumbfounded expressions on their faces.

Samuel’s almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly as he answered, “Sure.”

Kathleen sat down again and lowered her head without a word.

I must be crazy!

Samuel sat down and placed the documents aside, which invited a glare from Diana.

The old woman rolled her eyes at her grandson, disgruntled.

He’s returned so hurriedly to get these documents, yet he refuses to leave after retrieving them. An excuse! An excuse is what it is!

Meanwhile, disdain was written all over Charles’ face.

This man is pretty cunning, huh? That gloomy look on his face was obviously meant to deceive Kathleen! My sister’s a soft-hearted person. How dare he make use of her kindness. Son of a b*tch!

At the same time, Kathleen was chastising herself as regret crept up her.

Why did I invite him back for a meal? Come to think of it, this is Samuel’s residence, and I’m the guest here. Why am I, a guest, inviting the resident of this residence for lunch? Oh, how awkward!

“Katie, come and have some oranges.” Diana eased the tension in the room by piping up and stuffing a slice of fruit into Kathleen’s slender hands. “This is your favorite, no?”

“Thanks, Grandma,” said Kathleen upon recovering her senses.

Diana was delighted. “Tell me. What have you been up to abroad for the past year?” she asked.

“Okay.” Kathleen naturally began chatting with the older woman.

As the two ladies chattered away happily, Samuel kept his attention on Kathleen’s each and every move. His gaze was filled with an infinite amount of gentleness.

Displeased, Charles asked, “Mr. Macari, fancy having a talk outside?”

D*mn it! How dare he have the audacity to pretend as if he cares about Kathleen? Has he forgotten how the woman he loves harmed Kathleen and my two little nephews who never got the chance to see the world? How disgusting!

Samuel replied indifferently, “Sure.”

The two men headed out.

Upon noticing their movements, Kathleen could not help but feel nervous.

Diana smiled and held Kathleen’s hands. “You have your brother to protect you. Don’t worry. They will be just fine. Let’s continue your story.”

Kathleen bit her lip and returned to her conversation with Diana as Samuel and Charles went outside for a chat.

warmth seeped

as they were outside, Charles let out a sneer. “Mr.

an engagement.” Samuel’s deep voice which resembled a cello was void of emotions. “So, what are you trying to

with a menacing look. “I forbid you to go near her. Do

was chilly. “Is there

and live with you as long as you insist on keeping her by your side like an unreasonable person? Just like what you

Unreasonable person?

eyes darkened. “No, I won’t

knew what Kathleen

have left

before. Had he not pushed to her limit, perhaps Kathleen would

knew

him that his temper had changed. He had

he knew that the woman who could suppress

longer wanted

any so-called first love or hopeless lies in their relationship!” Charles glared at Samuel furiously and spat, “Most importantly, Kate has me, her brother, to protect

of viciousness flashed across Samuel’s eyes when he heard

“Christopher won’t probably have the

with yourself, aren’t you?” Charles mocked. “Thanks to Christopher, I got to reunite with Kate. He had been helping her search for her long-lost brother since he knew she

apple to bob up and

never cared about these

not ask about

know Kathleen well, in truth, he

moment, a white Maserati drove into

from the

high spirits, but her mood turned sulky when she

are you doing here?” She

Samuel fell speechless.

A deep knot appeared between Wynnie’s brows as she turned around to look at Charles. In an instant, a smile appeared across

meet you, Mrs. Macari.” Charles curled his lips. “I’m Kate’s elder brother,

shook his hand. “That’s a good thing to hear. Kate finally has an elder brother to take care

smiled lightly and answered, “Thank you, Mrs. Macari, for looking after my

and replied awkwardly, “We

wedding was

I suppose everyone present would’ve done

Charles paused and added, “Some gentlemen wouldn’t bear

another

Old Mrs. Macari and my sister are in the living room,” Charles stated

inside then.” Wynnie pondered for a while and added, “Mr. Johnson, feel free to punch someone in the face. I will help you with

rendered speechless after hearing