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

Charles let out a sneer. “Mr. Macari,

off an engagement.” Samuel’s deep voice which resembled a

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

chilly. “Is

you as long as you insist on keeping

Unreasonable person?

eyes darkened. “No,

what Kathleen

left him using

Had he not pushed to her limit, perhaps Kathleen

However, only he knew how hard the

had

he knew that the woman who could suppress the hostility in him was

longer wanted

respects and adores her more than you. Hence, there won’t be any so-called first love or hopeless lies in their relationship!” Charles glared at Samuel furiously and spat, “Most importantly, Kate has me,

eyes when he heard that Kathleen was

probably have the guts to marry

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 had a brother who was separated from

causing his Adam’s apple to bob up and down.

never cared about these

did not ask about

well, in truth, he was completely

moment, a white Maserati drove

from the car

appeared to be in high spirits, but her mood

are you doing here?”

Samuel fell speechless.

to look at Charles. In an instant, a smile appeared across her face as she asked,

curled his lips. “I’m Kate’s elder

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

that comment, Charles smiled lightly and answered,

shot Samuel a look and replied awkwardly, “We didn’t do our job well,

was really satisfying,”

nothing. I suppose everyone present would’ve

be the case.” Charles paused and added, “Some gentlemen

took another glance

sister are in the living room,”

feel free to punch someone in the face. I will help

speechless after hearing