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.

on winter days, warmth seeped out of the bright

a sneer. “Mr. Macari, I’m

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

from my sister!” Charles hissed with a menacing look. “I forbid you to go near her. Do

“Is

snickering upon hearing his response. “Surely you aren’t thinking that she will change her mind and live with you as long as you insist on keeping her by your side like an unreasonable person? Just like what

Unreasonable person?

darkened. “No,

what

would not have left him using such extreme

not pushed to

nor short. However, only he knew how hard the year had been without Kathleen’s presence by his

temper had

only he knew that the woman who could suppress the

longer wanted

as he respects and adores her more than you. Hence, there won’t be any so-called first

Samuel’s eyes when he heard that Kathleen

coldly, “Christopher won’t probably have the guts

had been helping her search for her long-lost brother since he knew she had a brother who was separated from her at a young age. What about you?

hard, causing his Adam’s apple to bob up and down. Evidently, he was unaware of

never cared

did not ask about them

to know Kathleen well, in truth, he was completely ignorant about her

white Maserati drove

emerged from the

spirits, but her mood turned

are you doing here?” She

Samuel fell speechless.

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

Charles curled his lips. “I’m Kate’s elder

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

Charles smiled lightly and answered, “Thank you,

a look and replied awkwardly, “We didn’t

wedding was

nothing. I suppose everyone present

and added, “Some gentlemen wouldn’t bear to

took another glance at

sister are in the

while and added, “Mr. Johnson, feel free to punch someone in the

rendered speechless after hearing